The Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3)

Abstract

These updated definitions and clinical criteria should replace previous definitions, offer greater consistency for epidemiologic studies and clinical trials, and facilitate earlier recognition and more timely management of patients with sepsis or at risk of developing sepsis.

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SepsisMedicineSeptic shockIntensive care medicineOrgan dysfunctionSystemic inflammatory response syndromeSOFA scoreEpidemiologyShock (circulatory)ImmunologyInternal medicine

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Year: 2016
Type: article
Volume: 315
Issue: 8
Pages: 801-801
Citations: 25418
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                                    Mervyn Singer, 
                                
                                    Clifford S. Deutschman, 
                                
                                    Christopher W. Seymour
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2016). 
                            The Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3). 
                            JAMA
                            , 315
                            (8)
                            , 801-801.
                            https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2016.0287
                        

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DOI: 10.1001/jama.2016.0287