[Mortality in sepsis and septic shock in Germany. Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis].

ABSTRACT:

Background

The reported mortality for sepsis and septic shock varies between 15% and 59% in international comparison. For Germany, the number of studies is limited. Previous estimations of mortality in Germany are outdated or based on claims data analyses. Various authors discuss whether lacking quality initiatives and treatment standards in Germany could cause higher mortality for sepsis. This contrasts with the internationally well-recognized performance of the German intensive care infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives

The objectives of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to estimate 30-day and 90-day mortality of patients with sepsis and patients with septic shock in Germany and to compare the mortality with that of other industrialized region

SUBMITTER: Bauer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7871311 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature