The Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score helps doctors to make a diagnosis of sepsis. They look for 2 out of 3 criteria: A respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute or more A change in mental status
Methods: A search was conducted for papers published in the databases PubMed, Science Direct and SciELO, using the search terms coagulopathy, sepsis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, diagnostic criteria and treatment. Conclusion: Improvement was observed in the mortality of patients treated with ...
Sepsis is the third leading cause of death worldwide and the main cause of mortality in hospitals1,2,3, but the best treatment strategy remains uncertain. In particular, evidence suggests that current practices in the administration of intravenous fluids and vasopressors are suboptimal and likely in...
SCCM and ESICM published an updated statement guideline for management of septic shock and septic organ failure in children.6Evidence-based recommendations responding to concerns in screening, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric sepsis
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This article presents updated definitions of and clinical criteria for diagnosing sepsis and septic shock based on recommendations from an expert task
This case was reported in line with the Surgical CAse REport (SCARE) criteria [4]. 2. Case presentation A 4-year-old male referral case from a district hospital was experiencing fever, decreased level of conscious, and massive bleeding from his gastrointestinal tract and nose. The patient had...
Systemic infection by pathogenic microorganisms, especially bacteria, that have invaded the bloodstream, usually from a local source. Sepsis is characterized by fever, increased number of white blood cells, increased heart rate, and other signs of widespread infection. ...