Scoping review on diagnostic criteria and investigative approach in sepsis of unknown origin in critically ill patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Up to 11% of critically ill patients with sepsis have an unknown source, where the pathogen and site of infection are unclear. The aim of this scoping review is to document currently reported diagnostic criteria of sepsis of unknown origin (SUO) and identify the types and breadth of existing evidence supporting diagnostic processes to identify the infection source in critically ill patients with suspected SUO.

Methods

A literature search of Embase, MEDLINE and PubMed for published studies from 1910 to August 19, 2021 addressing the topic of SUO was performed. Study type, country of origin according to World Bank classification, diagnostic criteria of sepsis of unknown origin, and investigative approaches were extracted from the studies.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Ling L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9465866 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature