Sepsis and underlying comorbidities in intensive care unit patients : Analysis of the cause of death by different clinicians-a pilot study.
Daniel O Thomas-RüddelHolger FröhlichDaniel SchwarzkopfFrank BloosReimer RiessenPublished in: Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin (2023)
In a relevant proportion of patients with sepsis treated in the medical ICU, comorbidities contribute significantly to mortality, and death from sepsis without relevant comorbidities is a rare event. Designation of the cause of death in sepsis patients is highly subjective and may be influenced by the professional background of the assessor.
Keyphrases
- intensive care unit
- end stage renal disease
- acute kidney injury
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- septic shock
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- peritoneal dialysis
- type diabetes
- mechanical ventilation
- prognostic factors
- risk factors
- physical activity
- depressive symptoms
- patient reported
- acute respiratory distress syndrome