Reducing deaths from sepsis

This paper summarises the problem of the recognition and management of sepsis in in-patients. A case vignette describes a common scenario faced by trainees, in which timely and effective care is difficult to deliver. We offer suggestions for possible changes in hospital systems and care delivery tha...

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Published inClinical risk Vol. 17; no. 4; pp. 123 - 125
Main Authors Potter, E K, Brostoff, J M, Kapila, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.07.2011
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Care delivery
Death
Hospitals
Sepsis
Trainees
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Summary:This paper summarises the problem of the recognition and management of sepsis in in-patients. A case vignette describes a common scenario faced by trainees, in which timely and effective care is difficult to deliver. We offer suggestions for possible changes in hospital systems and care delivery that are likely to lead to better outcomes.
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ISSN:1356-2622
1758-1028
DOI:10.1258/cr.2011.011013