The new code, which went into effect Oct. 1, is meant to foster better communication between hospitals, home-care and other post-acute providers regarding ongoing care for sepsis survivors. Four ...

The researchers identified 51,542 sepsis cases, most of which were community‑onset. More than 60% met criteria for septic ...

In a typical year, at least 1.7 million adults in America develop sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection. About 30% of severe sepsis patients don’t survive, and up to 50% of survivors suffer ...

Of all the life-threatening conditions hospitals battle on a daily basis, sepsis is a particularly fickle beast. Despite the difficulties associated with diagnosing this complication, healthcare ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection.

Credit: Getty Images Preventing sepsis after surgery should include screening before the surgery, close monitoring after surgery, and teaching patients how to recognize the signs of sepsis. Our ...