The role of transcranial Doppler in predicting the incidence and prognosis of sepsis-associated encephalopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a common complication of sepsis, contributing to poor outcomes and increased mortality. Early detection remains challenging due to the absence of observable direct brain injury. Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasonography provides a non-invasive, bedside tool for assessing cerebral hemodynamics and may help identify patients at risk. SAE was defined as new-onset delirium (positive CAM-ICU) or unexplained coma (GCS < 8) not attributable to structural or metabolic causes. This study aimed to evaluate the role of TCD in predicting the incidence and prognosis of SAE in septic patients admitted to the ICU.

Methods

This prospective cohort study included 93 patients with sepsis. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were reco

SUBMITTER: Elfeky HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12705473 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature