Research Paper On Septic Shock
Septic shock is responsible for the death of over 215,000 people each year and is ranked in the top 10 most common causes of death worldwide (Shiramizo et al., 2011). The annual hospital cost for the care of patients with sepsis in the United States has recently been estimated at $14 billion.
Once the deadly cascade of sepsis starts it is difficult to stop. The mortality rate of septic shock can be as high as 50%. The best way to prevent death from sepsis is to detect it early and intervene. It does not take long for the subtle symptoms of a possible infection to progress to septic shock and result in death. Recent research indicates that patients with signs and symptoms of sepsis, who are assessed and treated according to sepsis protocols,
Once the deadly cascade of sepsis starts it is difficult to stop. The mortality rate of septic shock can be as high as 50%. The best way to prevent death from sepsis is to detect it early and intervene. It does not take long for the subtle symptoms of a possible infection to progress to septic shock and result in death. Recent research indicates that patients with signs and symptoms of sepsis, who are assessed and treated according to sepsis protocols,