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  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by a dysregulated host response to infection.
  • Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) is a common and severe complication of sepsis, significantly increasing mortality.
  • Identifying early risk factors for MODS is crucial for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical risk factors associated with the development of MODS in patients diagnosed with sepsis.
  • To differentiate between patients who develop MODS and those who do not, based on clinical and laboratory parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of clinical data from 180 sepsis patients admitted between July 2018 and June 2019.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: non-MODS (90 patients) and MODS (90 patients).
  • Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed to identify significant risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Univariable analysis revealed significant differences between groups in gender, arterial blood pH, WBC count, Apache II score, blood glucose, creatinine, chronic medical history, surgery, and ventilator usage.
  • Multivariable logistic regression identified positive bacterial culture, elevated creatinine levels, a history of chronic diseases, and a high Apache II score as significant predictors of MODS.
  • No significant differences were observed in age, body temperature, heart rate, respiration, mean arterial pressure, RBC specific volume, blood sodium, serum potassium, or infection site.

Conclusions:

  • Positive bacterial cultures, elevated serum creatinine, pre-existing chronic diseases, and a high Apache II score are identified as significant risk factors for developing MODS in sepsis patients.
  • These findings highlight the importance of monitoring these parameters for early risk stratification and management of sepsis-induced MODS.
  • Further research could explore the specific mechanisms linking these factors to organ dysfunction in sepsis.