Department of Anaesthesia and intensive care, federal medical center, Ebute Metta, Lagos, Nigeria.
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 14(03), 1465-1466
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2025.14.3.0856
Received on 16 February 2025; revised on 23 March 2025; accepted on 26 March 2025
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.
LACTATE; POCT; SEPSIS; ICU; RAPID DIAGNOSIS; BIOMARKERS
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Jamiu Akinyemi Ogunsakin. Point-of-Care Testing in ICU: Its role in the management of sepsis at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 14(03), 1465-1466. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.14.3.0856.
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