Current challenges in etiology and diagnosis of nosocomial sepsis.
Diagnostic tests and monitoring techniques for bacteremic patients are reviewed. It is concluded that a better understanding of the physiologic mechanisms underlying the bacteremic insult would result in more effective methods of intervention and treatment. Clinicians are urged to be scrupulous in the use and maintenance of urinary catheters, IVs, and respirators.
D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D012306:Risk; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000503:physiopathology; D013997:Time Factors