Point-of-Care Testing in ICU: Its role in the management of sepsis at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Nigeria
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Point-of-care testing (POCT) has emerged as a valuable tool in the management of sepsis in intensive care units (ICUs). Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the role of POCT in the management of sepsis at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Nigeria. Methods: This prospective study included patients admitted to the ICU with suspected sepsis. POCT was performed using a portable analyser to measure lactate, creatinine, and electrolytes. Results: A total of 100 patients were included in the study. POCT results were available within 10-15 minutes, allowing for timely initiation of treatment. The sensitivity and specificity of POCT lactate levels for diagnosing sepsis were 85.7% and 92.9%, respectively. Conclusion: POCT is a valuable tool in the management of sepsis in the ICU at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Nigeria. Its rapid turnaround time enables timely initiation of treatment, improving patient outcomes.
Author: Ogunsakin, Jamiu Akinyemi
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7080131278
FWCI:
Cites:
Cited by:
Related to: