Document Type
Report
Department
Medicine
Abstract
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines have outlined an early goal directed therapy (EGDT) which demonstrates a standardized approach to ensure prompt and effective management of sepsis. Having said that, there are barriers associated with the application of evidence-based practice, which often lead to an overall poorer adherence to guidelines. Considering the global burden of disease, data from low- to middle-income countries is scarce. Asia is the largest continent but most Asian countries do not have a well-developed healthcare system and compliance rates to resuscitation and management bundles are as low as 7.6% and 3.5%, respectively. Intensive care units are not adequately equipped and financial concerns limit implementation of expensive treatment strategies. Healthcare policy-makers should be notified in order to alleviate financial restrictions and ensure delivery of standard care to septic patients.
Publication (Name of Journal)
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Baig, M. A.,
Shahzad, H.,
Jamil, B.,
Hussain, E.
(2016). Sepsis management: An evidence-based approach.. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 66(3), 337-338.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_med_med/445
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