A Sepsis Review: Epidemiology, Economics, and Disease Characteristics

Recent literature reporting the epidemiology, economics, and disease characteristics of sepsis aims to improve the understanding of the condition, costs of care, and disease characteristics. Sepsis is a frequently observed condition associated with death in 30% to 50% of affected patients, and costs...

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Published in:	Dimensions of critical care nursing Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 117 - 124
Main Authors:	Braun, LeeAnn, Cooper, Liesl M, Malatestinic, William N, Huggins, Rebecca M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc 01-05-2003
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Summary:	Recent literature reporting the epidemiology, economics, and disease characteristics of sepsis aims to improve the understanding of the condition, costs of care, and disease characteristics. Sepsis is a frequently observed condition associated with death in 30% to 50% of affected patients, and costs associated with sepsis are expected to increase as evidenced by increased nationwide incidence. To make optimal patient care decisions, save lives, and manage resource demands, it is important for all clinicians involved in the care of these patients to understand the condition, its incidence, economics, and disease characteristics.
ISSN:	0730-4625 1538-8646
DOI:	10.1097/00003465-200305000-00004