Sepsis management: an evidence-based approach.

Muhammad Akbar Baig; Hira Shahzad; Bushra Jamil; Erfan Hussain

Author(s)

Muhammad Akbar Baig Department of Emergency Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Hira Shahzad Section of Pulmonology & Critical Care Services, Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Bushra Jamil Section of Adult Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Erfan Hussain Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines have outlined an early goal directed therapy (EGDT) which demonstrates a standardized approach to ensure prompt and effective management of sepsis. Having said that, there are barriers associated with the application of evidence-based practice, which often lead to an overall poorer adherence to guidelines. Considering the global burden of disease, data from low- to middle-income countries is scarce. Asia is the largest continent but most Asian countries do not have a well-developed healthcare system and compliance rates to resuscitation and management bundles are as low as 7.6% and 3.5%, respectively. Intensive care units are not adequately equipped and financial concerns limit implementation of expensive treatment strategies. Healthcare policy-makers should be notified in order to alleviate financial restrictions and ensure delivery of standard care to septic patients.

Publication Details

Page(s) 337-338

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 66, Issue: 3, Year: 2016

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