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Two Standards of Sepsis Care
The Nighttime Effect
Two Standards of Sepsis Care - The Nighttime Effect SUMMARY Services in most hospitals differ between day & night or weekend shifts. With clinical staff and hospital resources typically diminished during "off
Sepsis on the Basis of Suspicion of Infection
Sepsis on the Basis of Suspicion of Infection SUMMARY A suspected or documented infection is required for the diagnosis of sepsis. The lack of a “gold standard” for sepsis diagnosis coupled with
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
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