Sepsis Alert Systems, Mortality, and Adherence in Emergency Departments

This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated the significant association of implementing sepsis alert systems in the Emergency Departments (ED) with patient outcomes. These findings indicate that sepsis alert... read more

Predictive Value of Multiple Scoring Systems in the Prognosis of Septic Patients with Different Infection Sites

The heterogeneity nature of sepsis is significantly impacted by the site of infection. This study aims to explore the predictive value of multiple scoring systems in assessing the prognosis of septic patients across different... read more

Early vs. Delayed Enteral Nutrition in ICU Sepsis Patients

Early enteral nutrition may not affect mortality rates when analyzed using propensity score matching. However, our findings indicate that early enteral nutrition is associated with shorter ICU stays and a lower incidence... read more

Sepsis: Methods and Protocols

Sepsis: Methods and Protocols

This detailed volume presents a variety of animal models that are commonly used to study sepsis and some key procedures to measure specific disease outcomes. The chapters describe well-established surgical and nonsurgical... read more

Hydrocortisone, Ascorbic Acid, and Thiamine Combination Therapy Efficacy for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock

In this systematic review, we found that hydrocortisone, ascorbic acid, and thiamine (HAT) regimen may be useful for reducing the duration of vasopressor use and improve organ functions in patients with sepsis and septic... read more

Sepsis Management in Resource-limited Settings

Sepsis Management in Resource-limited Settings

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. It constitutes a unique source of knowledge and guidance for all healthcare workers who care for patients with sepsis and septic shock in resource-limited settings. More... read more

Sepsis-induced coagulopathy: a matter of timeline

Sepsis-induced coagulopathy: a matter of timeline

Leone et al. have nicely outlined the most frequent questions about thrombocytopenia in sepsis. Besides thrombocytopenia, sepsis indeed induces numerous pathophysiological changes. Among these, the acute-phase response... read more

Sepsis: Definitions, Pathophysiology and the Challenge of Bedside Management

Sepsis: Definitions, Pathophysiology and the Challenge of Bedside Management

A comprehensive and state-of-the-art resource for clinicians who care for patients with sepsis and research scientist alike. Patients with severe sepsis requiring ICU admission have very high rates of ICU and overall... read more

Hepatorenal Syndrome in the ICU

Hepatorenal Syndrome in the ICU

Patients with cirrhosis are susceptible to develop acute kidney injury (AKI), a complication that occurs in up to 50% of hospitalized patients [80% in the intensive care unit (ICU)], and has been associated with increased... read more

Diagnosing Sepsis: Where We’re At And Where We’re Going

Diagnosing Sepsis: Where We’re At And Where We’re Going

Diagnosing sepsis remains problematic. Pathogen identification is frequently lacking and the dysregulated host response is non-specific. Blood cultures often take days to deliver a result and, even then, approximately 90%... read more

Sepsis Mortality Among ICU Patients with Hematological Malignancy

Sepsis Mortality Among ICU Patients with Hematological Malignancy

Over the past two decades, there have been substantial improvements in mortality in hematological malignancy patients with sepsis, including across all levels of illness severity and in patients requiring mechanical ventilation.... read more

Vasopressor Reduction Effect of Polymyxin B Hemoperfusion

Vasopressor Reduction Effect of Polymyxin B Hemoperfusion

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of polymyxin B hemoperfusion (PMX-HP) in patients with peritonitis-induced septic shock who still required high dose vasopressors after surgical source control. A total of 338 patients... read more

Remimazolam Effect on Hemodynamics in Patients with Septic Shock

Remimazolam Effect on Hemodynamics in Patients with Septic Shock

Remimazolam is safe and effective for inducing general anesthesia in patients with septic shock. Low, medium, and high doses of remimazolam can maintain a stable hemodynamic state, and the recovery of hepatic and renal function... read more

Handbook of Sepsis

Handbook of Sepsis

This recently released practically oriented book provides an up-to-date overview of all significant aspects of the pathogenesis of sepsis and its management, including within the ICU. Readers will find information on... read more

Methylene Blue in Sepsis and Septic Shock

Methylene Blue in Sepsis and Septic Shock

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effect of MB in three RCTs. They found that MB treatment significantly reduced time to vasopressor discontinuation, days on mechanical ventilation, and length of ICU... read more

Cardiac Index and Heart Rate as Prognostic Indicators for Mortality in Septic Shock

Cardiac Index and Heart Rate as Prognostic Indicators for Mortality in Septic Shock

Our retrospective study shows that monitoring cardiac index and heart rate in patients with septic shock may help predict the organismal response and hemodynamic consequences, as well as the prognosis. Thus, healthcare providers... read more

Fluid Personalization and Vasopressor Decisions in Early Sepsis Management

Fluid Personalization and Vasopressor Decisions in Early Sepsis Management

In this randomized vignette survey study of US critical care clinicians, we found that fluid volume already received was associated with the largest changes in decisions to administer additional fluids or initiate vasopressors... read more