Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS), announced the implementation of the IntelliSep test in its emergency department. This diagnostic tool allows for the early detection and treatment of sepsis. This sepsis detection tool was researched and developed at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.
“We are proud to expand this innovative technology to serve more of our patients throughout Southeast Louisiana. At Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, we will be enhancing our healthcare delivery by reducing mortality, recovery time, and medical costs through early sepsis detection,” said Chuck Spicer, president of Our Lady of the Lake Health.
The IntelliSep test uses a standard blood sample to analyze white blood cell responses, delivering results in under 10 minutes. In the first year of implementation at Our Lady of the Lake Emergency Department there has been a 30% reduction in mortality of septic patients.