Eligibility

For Patient age 16 years old above who received antibiotics for infection and will be admitted for at least 24hours

Local study conflicts

• None

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
• Male or female, aged 18 years or older.
• eParticipants admitted to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with suspected infection.
• Received ≤24 hours of antibiotic treatment (IV or oral) as a hospital inpatient in the current admission
• Expected to remain in hospital until at least the following day, i.e., not planned for imminent discharge.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known hypersensitivity or allergy to hydrogel dressings or skin adhesive (to avoid reactions to the dressings used to attach the wearable device)
• Known hypersensitivity or allergy to silicone (to avoid reactions to the wearable device)
• Previous enrolment into the study

If the patient is eligible:

• Gain verbal agreement in principle before proceeding. Explain:
• Inform the patient they may be eligible for a research study
• Taking part in research is likely to improve the quality of their care
• Risks are carefully controlled - research is safe
• Explain the uncertainty that exists with respect to treatment of their condition
• If they change their mind they can withdraw their participation at any point

Step-by-Step Guide to Recruitment:

In the working hours of the research team:

• Monday-Friday 07:30 – 18:30


• Contact the EMROx research team on:
  Mobile 0776818242
  Tel 01865 222003
  Bleep 6680

Out of hours and weekends:

Patients are not recruited to this study out of working hours.