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Assessment of Global Incidence and Mortality of Hospital-treated Sepsis: Current Estimates and Limitations

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine · 2015 · Vol. 193(3) · pp. 259–272
Carolin Fleischmann-StruzekAndré ScheragNeill K. J. AdhikariChristiane S. HartogΘωμάς ΤσαγανόςPeter SchlattmannDerek C. AngusKonrad Reinhart

Abstract

Population-level epidemiologic data for sepsis are scarce and nonexistent for low- and middle-income countries. Our analyses underline the urgent need to implement global strategies to measure sepsis morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Sepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentVibrio bacteria research studiesDisaster Response and ManagementMedicineSepsisIncidence (geometry)Case fatality ratePopulationConfidence intervalMortality rateEpidemiologyIntensive care medicineEmergency medicine

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HospitalizationHumansHospital MortalitySepsis
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