Recent Evidences of Sepsis Treatment / 감염과화학요법

ABSTRACT

Severe sepsis and septic shock are conditions with a mortality rate about 50% despite of advances of antimicrobial treatment and supportive cares. Recently, investigators are trying to establish a scientific basis for identification of high-risk patients, or a standard practice for hemodynamic optimization and adjunctive pharmacologic therapies for these patients. Several randomized, controlled trials and meta-analyses about certain therapies showed significant reduction of mortality and morbidity. This article is a clinical review of contemporary management strategies recommended with evidences for severe sepsis and septic shock.