Historical Review and Current Controversies in  Sepsis Diagnosis and Management

Publication date: July 2017 Source:Hospital Medicine Clinics, Volume 6, Issue 3 Author(s): Michael D. GibbonsTeaser Sepsis is a common condition that has been recognized throughout history. Currently, sepsis accounts for a large portion of our health care spending and, more important, a high degree of morbidity and mortality. The defining criteria of sepsis and our treatment approaches have undergone recent alteration, which has not been unanimously adopted. This review analyzes the shift in definition and its implications, as well as providing a brief comment on the current understanding of best treatment and a discussion of the implications for the practicing hospitalist and the health care system.
Source: Hospital Medicine Clinics - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research