title: Evidence-based management of sepsis.
abstract: Sepsis is a potential life-threatening oncologic emergency. Early recognition and prompt intervention can decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with sepsis. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines Committee updated its recommendations in 2012, outlining specific evidence-based interventions to manage sepsis.
authors.affiliation: Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: O'Leary
mesh_terms: D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: infection; oncologic emergency; sepsis