VCS: a Cheap and Fast Parameter for Early Diagnosis of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock

Evaluation of automated hematologic VCS parameters in severe sepsis and septic shock: a case-control study.

A cheap and quick hematologic diagnostic parameter for detection of sepsis would have both economic and therapeutic benefits. The Coulter LH series hematology analyzer uses the VCS technology (Volume, Conductivity, Laser Scatter) providing information about cell volume, size, internal structure, and surface morphology. Many authors analyzed the clinical usefulness of VCS parameters in reactive neutrophils for detection of sepsis. An increase in mean cell volume and a decrease in mean light scatter in septic patients have been described. Our aim is to verify the correlation between VCS parameters and sepsis.

Intra-hospital Transsport of Crititically Ill Patients: Incidence of Adverse Events in One University Hospital

Use of CD64 for the diagnosis of sepsis: a case-control study.

CD64 is the high-affinity receptor of IgG. It is upregulated by inflammatory cytokines on neutrophils. The upregulation of CD64 is linked with PMN activation in SIRS or sepsis. Our aim is to verify these correlations.

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