Tuberc Respir Dis.  2019 Jan;82(1):6-14. 10.4046/trd.2018.0041.

Sepsis: Early Recognition and Optimized Treatment

• Kim HI
• Park S

• KMID: 2441725
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2018.0041

Abstract

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by infection and represents a substantial global health burden. Recent epidemiological studies showed that sepsis mortality rates have decreased, but that the incidence has continued to increase. Although a mortality benefit from early-goal directed therapy (EGDT) in patients with severe sepsis or septic shock was reported in 2001, three subsequent multicenter randomized studies showed no benefits of EGDT versus usual care. Nonetheless, the early administration of antibiotics and intravenous fluids is considered crucial for the treatment of sepsis. In 2016, new sepsis definitions (Sepsis-3) were issued, in which organ failure was emphasized and use of the terms "systemic inflammatory response syndrome" and "severe sepsis" was discouraged. However, early detection of sepsis with timely, appropriate interventions increases the likelihood of survival for patients with sepsis. Also, performance improvement programs have been associated with a significant increase in compliance with the sepsis bundles and a reduction in mortality. To improve sepsis management and reduce its burden, in 2017, the World Health Assembly and World Health Organization adopted a resolution that urged governments and healthcare workers to implement appropriate measures to address sepsis. Sepsis should be considered a medical emergency, and increasing the level of awareness of sepsis is essential.

Keyword

Compliance; Mortality; Sepsis; Treatment

MeSH Terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Compliance
Delivery of Health Care
Emergencies
Epidemiologic Studies
Global Health
Humans
Incidence
Mortality
Sepsis*
Shock, Septic
World Health Organization
Anti-Bacterial Agents

Figure

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  Figure 1 Definitions for SIRS and qSOFA. SIRS: systemic inflammatory response syndrome; qSOFA: Sequential Organ Failure Assessment; WBC: white blood cell.

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  Figure 2 Comparison of traditional and revised (Sepsis-3) definitions for sepsis. SIRS: systemic inflammatory response syndrome; SOFA: Sequential Organ Failure Assessment.

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