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Changes in Sepsis Trends: Real or Artificial
Changes in Sepsis Trends: Real or Artificial? SUMMARY Recent reports indicate a significant increase in the incidence of sepsis with a concomitant drop in mortality. Controversy exists over the true degree of change based on
Use of Steroids in Sepsis
Use of Steroids in Sepsis SUMMARY The use of corticosteroids in sepsis has been recommended on and off for over 40 years. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines previously (2016) did not support steroid use in patients
3 Major Lactate Considerations in Sepsis
3 Major Lactate Considerations in Sepsis SUMMARY Serum lactate measurements have been part of the sepsis bundles since the beginning. The recommendation to use and follow serum lactate concentrations are based on weak and low-quality evidence. Changes
Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines
Should Hemodynamic Profiling be a Sepsis Best Practice? SUMMARY Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines were previously developed in 2016 and published in 2017. The SSC 2021 guidelines provides an update to the SSC 2016 guidelines. New
Should Hemodynamic Profiling be a Sepsis Best Practice?
Should Hemodynamic Profiling be a Sepsis Best Practice? SUMMARY Hemodynamic profiles in critically ill patients are complex and change over the sepsis course. Macro-circulatory and micro-circulatory factors contribute equally to the evolving disease state. During the later
Sepsis Associated Encephalopathy (SAE)
Sepsis Associated Encephalopathy (SAE) SUMMARYSAE is a key manifestation of sepsis occurring in up to 70% of ICU patientsAssociated with higher ICU and hospital mortality and long term consequencesDifficult to assess, diagnose without specific treatment