Sepsis is a leading cause of admission to intensive care units (ICU) worldwide and mortality
rates remain high despite advances in organ support. Awareness of the syndrome has …

Of all critical care conditions, sepsis has shaped health policy, dominated the research
agenda, and entered the public lexicon with energetic, high profile educational campaigns …

Background Sepsis is a common indication for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU).
Since definitions vary across studies, comparisons of prevalence and outcomes have been …

Sepsis has recently been redefined as acute organ dysfunction due to infection. The ED
plays a critical role in identifying patients with sepsis. This is challenging due to the …

SIRS, sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock are complex syndromes ranging from early
signs of infection to multiple organ dysfunction and shock. The reported incidence of sepsis …

Sepsis and septic shock are syndromes that overlap between several disciplines and
subspecialties. Emerging evidence suggests that sepsis may be associated with short-and …

Sepsis can be defined as the systemic inflammatory response to infection. It is an important
cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients and a predominant cause of …

Numerous studies suggest that the incidence of sepsis has been steadily increasing over
the past several decades while mortality rates are falling. However, reliably assessing trends …

Background Sepsis requiring admission to intensive care (ICU) is a rare complication of
elective surgery, but is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study …

In recent years, several epidemiological studies have helped expand our knowledge of the
incidence of sepsis at the intensive care unit (ICU) and population levels. However, more …