SCCM Resource Library-Sepsis Definitions and Their Impact on Care Organization in LMICs

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The lecture discusses the definitions of sepsis and their impact on healthcare in low and middle income countries. The current burden of sepsis is not accurately known, but estimates suggest 49 million cases and 11 million deaths annually worldwide. There is an inverse relationship between income level and sepsis incidence and mortality. Various definitions of sepsis have been used over the years, with the most recent one being Sepsis-3. However, these definitions are based on high-income countries and may not be applicable in low and middle-income countries where there are different diseases and resource limitations. These countries often lack ICU and emergency room facilities, as well as necessary equipment, labs, and trained personnel. There are also financial barriers to accessing healthcare, with out-of-pocket payments being common. It is important to have generalizable definitions of sepsis that can be applied in different settings to improve recognition and management, as well as allocate resources and provide appropriate payment and financing for sepsis care.

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Sepsis, Research, 2022

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This session will explore the changes in sepsis definitions and their impact not only on the sepsis population but on other patient groups as well. Speakers will explore whether new methods of data analysis could help us get closer to the ultimate goal of better recognition and treatment of sepsis.

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Knowledge Area Sepsis

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Tag Sepsis

Tag Clinical Research Design

Year 2022

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sepsis

definitions

impact

healthcare

low-income countries

middle-income countries

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Sepsis Resources

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