Diagnostic methods in sepsis: the need of speed

OBJECTIVE: Sepsis is a common condition encountered in hospital environments. There is no effective treatment for sepsis, and it remains an important cause of death at intensive care units. This study aimed to discuss some methods that are available in clinics, and tests that have been recently deve...

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Main Authors: Fernando Rodrigues Coelho, Joilson Oliveira Martins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Médica Brasileira 2012-08-01
Series:Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-42302012000400024