A semi-national laboratory-based surveillance programme for fungaemia was initiated in
2003 that now covers c. 3.5 million inhabitants (64%) of the Danish population. In total, 1089 …

Background The epidemiologic data of severe sepsis are limited in developing countries.
Among patients, the contribution of subsequent severe sepsis episodes to the disease …

The term registry is widely used to refer to any database storing clinical information collected
as a byproduct of patient care. Despite the use of this single characterizing term (registry) …

Introduction Limited population-based epidemiologic information about sepsis' demography,
including its mortality and temporal changes is available from developing countries. We …

Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological features of sepsis and severe sepsis
in the population of the tropical Top End of the Northern Territory of Australia and compare …

OBJECTIVE: The main objective was to evaluate if consensus “bundle” measures to
optimize the treatment of sepsis have been integrated in our routine practice. We also tried …

Background Severe sepsis is recognized as an inflammatory response causing organ
dysfunction in patients with infection. Antimicrobial therapy is the mainstay of treatment …

Infectious diseases are major health care challenges globally and a prevalent cause of
admission to emergency departments. Epidemiologic characteristics and outcomes based …

Obstetric intensive care unit (ICU) admissions comprise only a small part of severe maternal
morbidity. The incidence rate of both remains relatively unclear due to inconsistent …

Background ICU services represent a significant and increasing proportion of medical care.
Population-based epidemiologic studies are essential to inform physicians and …