Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is a life-threatening condition that presents a major challenge for health care providers. This is especially true in low-income countries where the mortality rate can exceed 60 percent. Even in advanced medical settings, however, sepsis is still very dangerous and accounts for over 400,000 deaths annually in the U.S.… Continue reading Readily Available Drug Cocktail May Help Prevent Sepsis Shock and Death
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New Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock
Updated definitions and clinical criteria for sepsis should facilitate earlier recognition and more timely management of patients with or at risk of developing sepsis. The report, which appeared in the February 23rd issue of JAMA, was released to coincide with its presentation at the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s 45th Critical Care Congress in Orlando,… Continue reading New Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock