Lactate, Arterial and Venous Agreement in Sepsis – LAVAS trial
To determine whether an agreement between peripheral venous and arterial lactate exists in patients presenting to an Emergency Department with sepsis.
A prospective observational study in a consecutive sample of eligible and consented patients in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Patients who present to the Emergency Department with suspected sepsis
Specialist Trainee Emergency Medicine
Specialist Trainee Emergency Medicine
Lead Research Nurse
ISARIC/WHO Clinical Characterisation Protocol for Severe Emerging Infections in the UK (CCP-UK)
Assisting in identifying patients with Humeral shaft fractures in the ED by screening.
Giving patient information sheets to introduce the study, so patient has had adequate time to read and make decision about going into the trial before going to the fracture clinic.