How well are sepsis and a sense of urgency documented throughout the acute care chain in the Netherlands? A prospective, observational study.
Gideon H P LattenKirsten HensgensEefje G P M de BontJean W M MurisJochen W L CalsPatricia M StassenPublished in: BMJ open (2020)
Our study shows that in prehospital and ED medical records, sepsis and a sense of urgency are documented in one out of five patients. In only 1 out of 20 patients sepsis or a sense of urgency is documented by all involved professionals. It is possible that poor documentation causes harm, due to delayed diagnosis or treatment. Hence, it could be important to raise awareness among professionals regarding the importance of their documentation.