Clinical and microbiological characterization of sepsis and evaluation of sepsis scores.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the necessity of early recognition for an optimal outcome, sepsis often remains unrecognized. Available tools for early recognition are rarely evaluated in low- and middle-income countries. In this study, we analyzed the spectrum, treatment and outcome of sepsis at an Ethiopian tertiary hospital and evaluated recommended sepsis scores.

Methods

Patients with an infection and ≥2 SIRS criteria were screened for sepsis by SOFA scoring. From septic patients, socioeconomic and clinical data as well as blood cultures were collected and they were followed until discharge or death; 28-day mortality was determined.

Results

In 170 patients with sepsis, the overall mortality rate was 29.4%. The recognition rate by treating physicians after initial clinical asse

SUBMITTER: Fuchs A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7932074 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature