Descriptive epidemiology and outcomes of emergency department visits with complicated urinary tract infections in the United States, 2016-2018.

Marya D ZilberbergBrian H NathansonKate SulhamAndrew F Shorr

Published in: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open (2022)

There were over 2 million ED visits with cUTI in 2016-2018. Although <10% met criteria for severe sepsis/septic shock, ∼two thirds were admitted. The aggregate cost for cUTI visits rose by 15% without a substantial increase in volume.

Keyphrases

septic shock
emergency department
urinary tract infection
cross sectional
acute kidney injury
intensive care unit
risk factors
early onset
tyrosine kinase
skeletal muscle
drug induced
glycemic control