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Severe sepsis in the emergency department: an observational cohort study from the university hospital of the West Indies / Sepsis severa en la sala de emergencias: un estudio observacional de cohorte en el hospital universitario de West Indies
Edwards, R; Hutson, R; Johnson, J; Sherwin, R; Gordon-Strachan, G; Frankson, M; Levy, P.
  • Edwards, R; University of the West Indies. Division of Emergency Medicine. Department of Surgery. Kingston 7. JM
  • Hutson, R; University of the West Indies. Division of Emergency Medicine. Department of Surgery. Kingston 7. JM
  • Johnson, J; University of the West Indies. Division of Emergency Medicine. Department of Surgery. Kingston 7. JM
  • Sherwin, R; University of the West Indies. Division of Emergency Medicine. Department of Surgery. Kingston 7. JM
  • Gordon-Strachan, G; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Kingston 7. JM
  • Frankson, M; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Kingston 7. JM
  • Levy, P; Wayne State University School of Medicine. US
West Indian med. j ; 62(3): 224-229, Mar. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1045630
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To describe the incidence, treatment and outcomes of patients with severe sepsis and septic shock in a setting where early goal directed therapy (EGDT) is not routinely performed.

METHOD:

An observational study of all adult patients admitted from the emergency department (ED) of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) with a diagnosis of severe sepsis and septic shock from July 5, 2007 to September 1, 2008 was conducted. Baseline parameters, treatment patterns and inhospital outcomes were evaluated.

RESULTS:

A total of 58 011 patients were seen and 762 (1.3%) had sepsis, 117 (15.4%) of whom were classified as severe sepsis or septic shock. Mean (SD) age was 59.2 (23.3) years and 49% were female. Medical history included hypertension (29%), diabetes mellitus (26%), stroke (8%), heart failure (6%) and HIV (6%). The most common sources of sepsis were pneumonia (67%) and urinary tract infection (46%). Median, interquartile range (IQR) time from triage to antibiotic administration was 126 (88, 220) minutes and antibiotics were given to 65.7% within three hours. Overall, organisms were sensitive to empirical antibiotics in 69%. Median (IQR) lactate was 5.3 (4.5, 7.5) mmol/L. Most patients (95%) were admitted to the ward; 1% went to the intensive care unit (ICU) and 2% died in the ED. Mean (SD) length of hospital stay was 9.5 (10.3) days. Inhospital mortality was 25% and survival correlated inversely with age (r pb = 0.25; p = 0.006).

CONCLUSION:

Despite a lack of EGDT, sepsis treatment patterns were consistent with "bestpractice" and mortality was lower than international comparators.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVO:

Describir la incidencia, el tratamiento y los resultados para pacientes con sepsis severa y shock séptico en un entorno donde la terapia dirigida por metas tempranas (TDMT) no se realiza de modo rutinario.

MÉTODO:

Se realizó un estudio observacional de todos los pacientes adultos con diagnóstico de sepsis severa y shock séptico, ingresados en la Sala de Emergencias del Hospital Universitario de West Indies (HUWI) desde el 5 de julio de 2007 al 1ero. de septiembre de 2008. Se evaluaron los parámetros iniciales de referencia, los patrones de tratamiento, y la evolución intrahospitalaria.

RESULTADOS:

Un total de 58 011 pacientes fueron vistos, 762 (1.3%) de ellos con sepsis. De estos casos con sepsis, 117 (15.4%) fueron clasificados como sepsis severa o shock séptico. La edad media (SD) fue 59.2 (23.3) años y 49% eran mujeres. Historia clínica incluía hipertensión (29%), diabetes (26%), accidente cerebrovascular (8%), insuficiencia cardíaca (6%) y VIH (6%). Las fuentes más comunes de la sepsis fueron neumonía (67%) e infección del tracto urinario (46%). La mediana del tiempo (IQR) transcurrido desde la selección (triaje) hasta la administración de antibióticos fue 126 (88, 220) minutos, y los antibióticos fueron entregados al 65.7% dentro de las tres horas. En general, los organismos fueron sensibles a los antibióticos empíricos en 69%. La mediana del lactato (IQR) fue 5.3 (4.5, 7.5) mmol/L. La mayoría de los pacientes (95%) fueron ingresados a la sala; 1% se destinó a la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI), y el 2% murió en la Sala de Emergencias. El promedio (SD) de la estancia hospitalaria fue de 9.5 (10.3) días. La mortalidad intrahospitalaria fue de 25%, y la supervivencia se halló en correlación inversa con la edad (rpb = .25; p = 0.006).

CONCLUSIÓN:

A pesar de la falta de TDMT, los patrones del tratamiento de sepsis fueron consistentes con las "mejores prácticas", y la mortalidad fue menor comparada con los datos de comparación a nivel internacional.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sepsis / Anti-Bacterial Agents Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica / United States Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM / University of the West Indies/JM / Wayne State University School of Medicine/US

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sepsis / Anti-Bacterial Agents Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica / United States Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM / University of the West Indies/JM / Wayne State University School of Medicine/US