The Uncertain Optimal Time for Antibiotics in Sepsis SUMMARY Most sepsis treatment protocols call for antibiotic administration as soon as possible. This practice may benefit patients with septic shock, it may be detrimental for those without shock. Forcing clinicians

Sepsis-2 vs Sepsis-3: The One Size Fits All Approach is Over Summary There is no gold stand definition for sepsis. Sepsis-2 definition captures a high level of inflammation, whereas Sepsis-3 definition is associated with a higher risk of death.

Mortality with Early vs Late Renal Therapy in Sepsis Associated Acute Kidney Injury Summary Sepsis is the leading cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients. Timing of renal replacement therapy (RRT) has produced inconsistent results due

3 Critical Success Factors for Sepsis Screening Tools Background The key goals of a comprehensive sepsis program are early identification and early appropriate interventions. Electronic health records provide the opportunity to embed digital screening tools to alert clinicians for

Incidence of Sepsis in Hospitalized Patients Summary Sepsis positive patients account for approximately 5 – 10% of hospitalized patients Location of sepsis patients within the hospital varies based on severity of the sepsis disease state, with approximately 50% of

Sepsis Survivors Hospital Readmission Rates Background Hospital readmissions are common and have far reaching human and financial implications. Little is known about hospital readmission rates following sepsis episodes, as well as risk factors predisposing sepsis survivors to readmission and