Impact of Prehospital Care on Outcomes in Sepsis: A Systematic Review
[Article]
Smyth, Michael A.; Brace-McDonnell, Samantha J.; Perkins, Gavin D.
Introduction: Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening response to an infection. International treatment guidelines for sepsis advocate that treatment be initiated at the earliest possible opportunity. It is not yet clear if very early intervention by ambulance clinicians prior to arrival at hospital leads to improved clinical outcomes among sepsis patients.
2016
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
17/4
Smyth, Michael A.; Brace-McDonnell, Samantha J.; Perkins, Gavin D.