Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2017
Managing sepsis: Electronic recognition, rapid response teams, and standardized care save lives.
Sepsis can lead to poor outcomes when treatment is delayed or inadequate. The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes after initiation of a hospital-wide sepsis alert program. ⋯ A hospital-wide program utilizing electronic recognition and RRT intervention resulted in improved outcomes in patients with sepsis.