Surviving sepsis: Raising awareness to reduce mortality

Abstract

The sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Septic shock and sepsis are key healthcare problems, impacting millions worldwide each year and killing statistically around one in three and one in six affected people. Sepsis outcomes could be improved by early identification and appropriate management in the initial hours after infection. Therefore, raising awareness for the clinician caring for adult patients with sepsis or septic shock is essential to reduce mortality caused by this disease.