Iranian Researcher Makes Device to Diagnose Sepsis Rapidly

“One of our produced devices that is currently in the final stages of development is the sepsis detection device,” said Amir Hossein Azizi, a PhD in nanoelectronics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.

“Normally, when a patient is suspected of having sepsis, a sample is taken from him and sent to the laboratory. This diagnostic process takes about two days. But the device we have developed is able to respond within 30 minutes through a blood sample. This capability can be very effective in saving patients' lives and preventing disability, and based on figures, it is effective in up to 70% in treatment success,” he added.

"This device also has foreign models but we increased the number of test factors to increase accuracy. Our method of assessment is based on specific markers that are taken from a blood sample. The careful selection of these markers and rapid detection technology make the process much shorter and more effective,” Azizi said.

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's immune system has an extreme response to an infection, causing damage to its own tissues and organs. It is a medical emergency that can lead to septic shock, organ failure, and even death if not treated promptly. 

Sepsis is not just an infection itself, but rather the body's overwhelming and damaging reaction to an infection. It can be triggered by various infections, most commonly in the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, skin, or urinary tract.

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