Validation of Early Warning Score & Lactate in Prehospital Screening
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND · Jul 10, 2014
Trial Information
Current as of May 30, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Study Question or Objective:
Are NEWS score, Sepsis Screening and Lactate measurement predictors of outcome in unselected out of hospital patients?
Specific Aims:
To determine whether the following, alone or in combination, are predictors of outcome, namely in-hospital mortality within 24 hours or 30 days or ICU admission within two days:
* a single prehospital NEWS performed on arrival of the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS)
* Prehospital Sepsis screening (SIRS criteria and evidence of infection) on arrival of the SAS
* Prehospital Point of Care Lactate performed when NEWS is greater t...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • All patients attended to by the assigned paramedic teams over a 12 month period
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients in cardiac arrest
- • Children less than 16 years of age
- • Patients with incomplete data collection
About University Of The West Of Scotland
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a leading higher education institution dedicated to advancing research and innovation across various fields, including health and clinical sciences. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, UWS conducts rigorous clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes and contributing to the body of medical knowledge. The university's commitment to ethical standards and scientific integrity ensures that all research activities are conducted with the utmost care for participant safety and data accuracy. UWS fosters an environment of academic excellence, equipping researchers with the resources and expertise necessary to drive impactful health-related studies.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Kevin Rooney
Principal Investigator
University of the West of Scotland
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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