Fibrinolysis Sistem, Monitored by Thromboelastography (TEG), and PAI-1 Activity in Septic Patients Undergoing Tight Glycemic Control

Intracranial Venous Thrombosis in Peripartum: Case Report.

Fondaparinux vs Low Molecular Weight Heparin as a Thromboprophylaxis in Critically Ill Patients. Coagulation Status Monitored by Thromboelastography (TEG)

LyghtCycler Septifast in early diagnosis of sepsis: our experience.

LightCycler SeptiFast in early diagnosis of sepsis: our experience.

The conventional sepsis diagnosis, using the cultivation technique, needs 24 hours for bacterial identification and 36 hours for fungal. The use of empiric therapy makes the growth of bacteria and fungi slower or may yield negative findings in many cases of septic shock. The molecular technique can contribute to a more rapid and specific diagnosis in septic patients. SeptiFast detects 26 bacterial and fungal species DNAs, using the PCR in real time and giving results after 6 hours. This is important for de-escalation therapy and beginning of appropriate antibiotic treatment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the sensibility and the specificity of the SeptiFast test versus traditional dia…

LightCycler Septifast® and VCS: Relationship Between Two Innovative Instruments in Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock