Sepsis is defined as the presence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome with
evidence of infection. In the absence of intervention, sepsis can lead to organ dysfunction …

Aim: To assess if sepsis is recognised and appropriately managed in patients presenting as
acute surgical admissions using the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) …

Background: This study aimed to describe sepsis related intervention practices among
health care providers within a referral center in Kenya. Methods: Knowledge Attitude and …

Background. Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and the
incidence appears to be increasing. In the resource limited environment in low-and middle …

Background: Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction with high morbidity and mortality
caused by impaired regulation of host response to infection. Because there is no …

Background Sepsis is a serious complication in surgical patients, and is associated with
prolonged hospital stay and high mortality rates. The definitions of sepsis have been …

Background: Sepsis is amongst the leading causes of admission to the intensive care units
and is associated with a high mortality. However, data from developing countries is scarse …

BACKGROUND Sepsis is described as potentially fatal organ failure induced by an
unbalanced host response to infection. Annual estimates put the number of sepsis cases at …

PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to evaluate risk factors for infection and sepsis in
surgical patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). MATERIALS AND METHODS …

Objective: To describe the incidence and mortality of postoperative sepsis in New South
Wales, Australia. Design, setting and participants: A retrospective study of adult elective …