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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

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  • Sepsis recognition is linked to poor prognosis, high mortality, and significant therapy costs.
  • A 2016 definition highlights the critical role of organ dysfunction in infection and the need for rapid diagnosis.
  • Current data on sepsis incidence in Polish hospitals is fragmented and often based on retrospective analyses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review global literature on sepsis epidemiology and associated therapy costs.
  • To assess the current state of sepsis data collection in Poland.
  • To advocate for the establishment of a national sepsis registry.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of worldwide scientific literature on sepsis epidemiology.
  • Analysis of existing data on sepsis incidence and therapy costs.
  • Evaluation of the completeness and nature of Polish sepsis data.

Main Results:

  • Sepsis is associated with severe health consequences and economic burden globally.
  • Polish data on sepsis incidence is incomplete, relying on isolated and retrospective studies.
  • A significant gap exists in systematic, nationwide data collection for sepsis cases in Poland.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for a unified, nationwide registry for sepsis cases in Poland.
  • Improved data collection is essential for understanding sepsis epidemiology and optimizing treatment strategies.
  • Establishing a national registry will facilitate better public health planning and resource allocation for sepsis management.