Mortality Related to Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Among Critically Ill Patients in Australia and New Zealand, 2000-2012

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Authors

Kirsi‐Maija Kaukonen · Helsinki University Hospital

Michael Bailey · Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society

Rinaldo Bellomo · Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society

Abstract

In critically ill patients in Australia and New Zealand with severe sepsis with and without shock, there was a decrease in mortality from 2000 to 2012. These findings were accompanied by changes in the patterns of discharge to home, rehabilitation, and other hospitals.

Topics & Keywords

Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 311, Issue 13, pp. 1308-1308

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2014.2637

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 126.56

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