Economic implications of an evidence-based sepsis protocol: Can we improve outcomes and lower costs?*

Andrew F. Shorr; Scott T. Micek; William L. Jackson; Marin H. Kollef

doi:10.1097/01.ccm.0000261886.65063.cc

Abstract

Use of a sepsis protocol can result not only in improved mortality but also in substantial savings for institutions and third party payers. Broader implementation of sepsis treatment protocols represents a potential means for enhancing resource use while containing costs.

Keywords

MedicineEmergency departmentSepsisEmergency medicineProtocol (science)Septic shockRetrospective cohort studyPsychological interventionClinical endpointAcute careIntensive care medicineHealth careInternal medicineRandomized controlled trial

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Year: 2007
Type: article
Volume: 35
Issue: 5
Pages: 1257-1262
Citations: 196
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                                    Andrew F. Shorr, 
                                
                                    Scott T. Micek, 
                                
                                    William L. Jackson
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2007). 
                            Economic implications of an evidence-based sepsis protocol: Can we improve outcomes and lower costs?*. 
                            Critical Care Medicine
                            , 35
                            (5)
                            , 1257-1262.
                            https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ccm.0000261886.65063.cc
                        

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DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000261886.65063.cc