Functional outcomes of general medical patients with severe sepsis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe sepsis is a common cause for admission to the general medical ward. Previous work has demonstrated substantial new long-term disability in patients with severe sepsis, but the short-term functional outcomes of patients admitted to the general medical floor -- where the majority of severe sepsis is treated -- are largely unknown.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was performed of patients initially admitted to non-ICU medical wards at a tertiary care academic medical center. Severe sepsis was confirmed by three physician reviewers, using the International Consensus Conference definition of sepsis. Baseline functional status, disposition location, and receipt of post-acute skilled care were recorded using a structured abstraction instrument.

Results

SUBMITTER: Odden AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3924161 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature