Sepsis in surgical inpatients: under-recognised but with significant consequences
ConclusionSepsis was under-documented, and barriers exist with use of the national sepsis screening form. Frailty, which is a sepsis risk factor, should be assessed pre-operatively to maximise prevention.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
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