Objective: Sepsis is a frequent cause of admission, but incidence rates based on
administrative data have previously produced large differences in estimates. The aim of the
study was to estimate the incidence of community-acquired sepsis based on patients'
symptoms and clinical findings at arrival to the hospital. Design: Population-based survey.
Setting: Medical emergency department from September 1, 2010, to August 31, 2011.
Patients: All patients were manually reviewed using a structured protocol in order to identify …