Guidelines for the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock: hemodynamic resuscitation - Critical Care Science (CCS)

Guidelines for the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock: hemodynamic resuscitation |

Sepsis has a high incidence, mortality and cost and is the main cause of death in intensive care units. Early recognition and treatment have been clearly associated with a better prognosis. Establishing new guidelines is a fundamental step for improving treatment. Patients with clear signs of hypoperfusion should undergo hemodynamic optimization. This guideline addresses the main strategies in the literature that are clinically available.