Sepsis cost-effectiveness of therapy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: sepsis syndrome; septic shock; septicemia
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy[1]
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy[1]
- Total nationwide inpatient annual costs of treating those hospitalized for septicemia have been rising and were estimated to be $14.6 billion in 2008.
- Even with this expenditure, the death rate was high.
- Patients who do survive severe cases are more likely to have negative long-term effects on health and on cognitive and physical functioning.
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