Methods for Phenotyping Adult Patients in Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Scoping Review L

Despite its heterogeneous phenotypes, sepsis or life-threatening dysfunction in response to infection is often treated empirically. Identifying patient subgroups with unique pathophysiology and treatment response is critical to the advancement of sepsis care. However, phenotyping methods and results are as heterogeneous as the disease itself. This scoping review evaluates the prognostic capabilities and treatment implications of adult sepsis and septic shock phenotyping methods.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news