Sepsis Associated With Almost 20% of Global Deaths
Sepsis incidence and mortality decreased from 1990 to 2017, but there was considerable regional variation.
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Sepsis-Associated Mortality Rates Have Improved in Patients With Cancer
From 2003 to 2014, sepsis-associated mortality rates significantly declined in patients with cancer, yet these rates have remained relatively unchanged in patients without cancer.
Primary Care Intervention Reduces PTSD Rates in Sepsis Survivors
Researchers sought to assess long-term effects of a primary care management intervention on outcomes of sepsis survivors.
Vancomycin Injection Now Available in 4 Ready-to-Use Doses
Vanco Ready, a ready-to-use (RTU) vancomycin injection, has been made available by Xellia Pharmaceuticals.
Digital Sepsis Monitoring May Improve Patient Outcomes
System-wide implementation presents opportunity to improve care for patients who may have sepsis.
Is Receiving Early Fluid Resuscitation Safe in Sepsis With Comorbidities?
Early fluid resuscitative efforts are important in patients with sepsis with cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, or end-stage renal disease to prevent acute respiratory failure.
No Link Found Between Per-Hour Delay in Antibiotics and Mortality in Septic Shock
In this study, we found that early first antibiotic administration was associated with improved outcomes in ED patients with septic shock using propensity score analysis.
Early Infectious Diseases Consult May Lower Sepsis Mortality
In-hospital mortality was reduced among patients who received the severe sepsis/septic shock treatment bundle.
Can Selepressin Use Improve Outcomes Among Patients With Septic Shock?
Among patients with septic shock who receive norepinephrine, the administration of selepressin compared with placebo was not associated with an improvement in vasopressor-free and ventilator-free days.
Statins Taken Before Septic Shock May Reduce ARDS Risk
Statin therapy before septic shock may decrease the risk for acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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