title: Epidemiology of sepsis in surgical patients.
abstract: Sepsis in the surgical patient continues to be a common and potentially lethal problem. Early identification of patients and timely implementation of evidence-based therapies continue to represent significant clinical challenges for care providers. The implementation of a sepsis screening program in conjunction with protocol for the delivery of evidence-based care and rapid source control can improve patient outcomes. The article provides definitions and guidelines for the screening and management of sepsis and septic shock.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA. laura.j.moore@uth.tmc.edu
authors.forename: Laura J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: Frederick A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy