New insights into the management of severe sepsis and septic shock
New insights into the management of severe sepsis and septic shock
New insights into the management of severe sepsis and septic shock
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Incidence <strong>of</strong> <strong>sepsis</strong> Sepsis is <strong>the</strong> 10th leading cause <strong>of</strong> death in<strong>the</strong> United States overall Sepsis is <strong>the</strong> leading causes <strong>of</strong> admission tointensive care units (around 50%) The annualized incidence <strong>of</strong> <strong>sepsis</strong> isincreasing by 8%. The incidence <strong>of</strong> <strong>severe</strong><strong>sepsis</strong> is increasing greatest in older adults<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> nonwhite population