What Do We Know about Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Polish Hospitals? A Questionnaire Study.

ABSTRACT: Sepsis and septic shock are medical emergencies with a high risk of poor prognosis. We investigate the correspondence between Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines and clinical practice in Poland, with special attention given to differences between ICU and non-ICU environments as well as regional variations within the country. A web-based questionnaire study was performed on a random sample of 60 hospitals from the three most populated regions in Poland-Masovia, Silesia, and Greater Poland. A 19-item questionnaire was built based on the most recent edition of SSC guidelines. Sepsis diagnosis was primarily based on clinical evaluation (ICUs: 94%, non-ICUs: 62%; p = 0.02). There were significant differences between ICUs and non-ICUs regarding taking blood cultures for pathogen identific

SUBMITTER: Krzych LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7912914 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature