The secrets of sepsis: A data-driven approach to improve its diagnostic work-up and treatment

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

This thesis investigates sepsis management, focusing on diagnostic work-up, antibiotic treatment, and applying data and machine learning to optimize care. Despite decades of research, effective sepsis-specific therapies have yet to be found, limiting the treatment options to supportive therapy and antimicrobials. By implementing a sepsis response team in our hospital's emergency
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Wiersinga, Willem, Supervisor
  • Nanayakkara, Prabath W. B., Supervisor, External person
  • Holleman, Frits, Co-supervisor
  • Nanayakkara, K.D.P.W.B., Supervisor, External person
Award date26 May 2023
Print ISBNs9789493278431
Publication statusPublished - 26 May 2023

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