Nnnbiomarcadores en sepsis pdf

Serum procalcitonin and creactive protein levels as markers of bacterial infection. Increased awareness of the condition resulting from ongoing campaigns and the evidence arising. The surviving sepsis campaign ssc, also referred to as the campaign is a joint program of the society of critical medicine sccm and the european society of intensive care medicine esicm begun in 2002 to reduce mortality from sepsis through multiple initiatives 1. The annual incidence of severe sepsis and septic shock in the united states is up to 300 cases per 100,000 people. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have in your skin, lungs, urinary tract, or somewhere elsetriggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Early identification of sepsis society of critical care. Using clinical data to identify septic shock, defined as a presumed infection with vasopressor use, the incidence of sepsis increased from 12. The evolution in definition, pathophysiology, and management. Overview this guideline covers the recognition, diagnosis and early management of sepsis. Sepsis affects 750,000 patients each year in the united states and is the leading cause of death in critically ill patients, killing more than 210,000. It leads to dysfunction of essentially all organs because of poor. Pathophysiology and advances in treatment javier a due n jacksonville, e stado s u nido s objetivos 1. Septic shock is a form of severe sepsis with associated low blood pressure that is life threaten ing. The management of severe sepsis and septic shock matthewr.