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Lee M Demertzis1, Marin H Kollef
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Washington University, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8052, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA, ldemertz@dom.wustl.edu.
Abstract:
Sepsis and its attendant complications are commonly encountered in the intensive care unit. Early recognition of sepsis is critical because it allows for rapid deployment of a multifaceted resuscitation package. The cornerstones of sepsis management are antibiotic therapy, source control, and hemodynamic resuscitation. In select patients, ancillary therapies are indicated, such as activated protein C, corticosteroids, and glycemic control. Given the complexity of sepsis management, optimal care can be delivered as a bundle-a protocol encompassing the above interventions. The evidence behind the various components of sepsis management are reviewed here.
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