Articles Tagged With: Sepsis
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Time of Day Affects the Probability of Antibiotic Initiation for Hospitalized Patients with Sepsis
In this retrospective cohort study of patients with hospital-onset sepsis, the probability of antibiotic initiation was lowest at shift changes and gradually declined overnight compared to during the day shift.
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Time of Day Affects the Probability of Antibiotic Initiation for Hospitalized Patients with Sepsis
In this retrospective cohort study of patients with hospital-onset sepsis, the probability of antibiotic initiation was lowest at shift changes and gradually declined overnight compared to during the day shift.
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Clinicians Consider Many Factors When Deciding on Mechanical Ventilation After Sepsis
Identifying patients at high risk and crafting timely, targeted interventions can improve outcomes.
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CDC Unveils Sepsis Core Elements Initiative to Address Gaps in Care
Agency leaders believe sepsis programs in every hospital — regardless of size, location, and resources — can strengthen the quality of care delivered to patients and ensure their survival.
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Case managers are well-positioned to help prevent rehospitalization of sepsis survivors by ensuring a smooth transition to post-acute care services. They can provide follow-up to ensure patients are receiving the home health services, therapies, and primary care visits they need.
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Sepsis Patients Need Transition Support to Prevent Rehospitalization
Post-acute care is crucial for sepsis survivors. It helps patients with functional recovery and can prevent readmissions. Research suggests post-acute care services may be underused. Fewer than half the patients discharged from the hospital receive care in skilled nursing facilities, with home health services, or in long-term care facilities.
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Burden of Harm from Diagnostic Error Still High
A new analysis of diagnostic error data revealed an estimated 795,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled by diagnostic error each year. Vascular events, infections, and cancers account for 75% of the serious harms.
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Comparing Sequelae After Hospitalization with COVID-19, Influenza, or Sepsis
The incidence of most selected new-onset medical conditions did not significantly differ among those who had been hospitalized with COVID-19, influenza, or sepsis.
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CDC Publishes Guide to Help Hospitals Diagnose, Treat Sepsis
The agency details seven pillars upon which leaders can build a successful program.
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A Comparison of Sequelae After Hospitalization with COVID-19, Influenza, or Sepsis
The incidence of most selected new-onset medical conditions did not significantly differ among those who had been hospitalized with COVID-19, influenza, or sepsis.