Recognition of sepsis in primary care: a survey among GPs

Recognition of sepsis in primary care: a survey among GPs

Background: Early recognition and treatment of sepsis are important to reduce morbidity and mortality. Screening tools using vital signs are effective in emergency departments. It is not known how the decision to refer a patient to the hospital with a possible serious infection is made in primary ca...

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Main Authors: Feike J Loots, Roeland Arpots, Rick van den Berg, Rogier M Hopstaken, Paul Giesen, Marleen Smits
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2017-05-01
Series:BJGP Open
Subjects:
sepsis
infection
general practice
primary health care
diagnosis
vital signs
Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/1/2/bjgpopen17X100965

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