Role of Early Point of Care Ultrasound in Management of Sepsis in Emergency Department

Role of Early Point of Care Ultrasound in Management of Sepsis in Emergency Department

Aim of the study is to determine the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound and to determine its role in sepsis management .

Two groups of patients will be studied one group will undergo POCUS examination and the other will not undergo POCUS examination then comparison between them will be done regarding accuracy of diagnosis and time taken to reach diagnosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) of Alexandria Main University Hospital (AMUH) with sepsis.
• Patients presented with septic shock.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age less than 18
• Trauma patients.
• Pregnant females.
• Patients with terminal malignancy.
• Patients taking immunosuppressive drugs or chemotherapy.