Overview

This prospective observational study aims to investigate the ability of advanced ROTEM analysis using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to detect early signs of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) in hospitalized patients with sepsis or trauma. Standard coagulation tests and ROTEM measurements will be collected and analyzed in relation to clinical outcomes.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

Trauma patients:

Trauma alarm activated at hospital admission New Injury Severity Score (NISS) > 15 Transfer to hospital within 7 days of trauma with NISS > 15

Sepsis patients:

Meeting Sepsis-3 criteria Receipt of intravenous beta-lactam or aminoglycoside antibiotics within 48 hours of admission

Control group:

Patients undergoing elective surgery without expected coagulopathy

Exclusion Criteria:

Trauma patients:

Isolated chronic subdural hematoma No underlying traumatic event despite trauma alarm Age <18 years

Sepsis patients:

Age <18 years

Control patients:

Ongoing anticoagulant treatment Life-threatening illness (ASA IV-V) Age <18 years