Overview
The objective of this study is to find a new therapeutic strategy by investigating the serial serum samples of patients with sepsis or postresuscitation state.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age over 16 years old
- Admitted to ICU
- Diagnosed as having sepsis or as postresuscitation status
- Definition of sepsis: 2 or more SIRS criteria + infection is suspected
- Definition of postresuscitation status: Survived from non-traumatic cardiac arrest
Exclusion Criteria:
- refusal to participate
- DNAR status