Epidemiology of sepsis in intensive care units in Turkey: a multicenter, point-prevalence study

Baykara, Nur; Akalin, EMİN; ARSLANTAŞ, MUSTAFA; HANCI, VOLKAN; ÇAĞLAYAN, ÇİĞDEM; Kahveci, Ferda; DEMİRAĞ, KUBİLAY; BAYDEMİR, CANAN; ÜNAL, NECMETTİN

doi:10.1186/s13054-018-2013-1

Epidemiology of sepsis in intensive care units in Turkey: a multicenter, point-prevalence study

Baykara N., Akalin H., ARSLANTAŞ M. K., HANCI V., ÇAĞLAYAN Ç., Kahveci F., ...More

CRITICAL CARE, vol.22, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 22
Publication Date: 2018
Doi Number: 10.1186/s13054-018-2013-1
Journal Name: CRITICAL CARE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Keywords: Intensive care, Sepsis, Carbapenem resistance, Point prevalence, Turkey, SEPTIC SHOCK, RISK-FACTORS, HOSPITAL MORTALITY, PATIENT MORTALITY, INFECTION, STATES, DEFINITIONS, OUTCOMES, ORGANISMS, TRENDS
Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The prevalence and mortality of sepsis are largely unknown in Turkey, a country with high antibiotic resistance. A national, multicenter, point-prevalence study was conducted to determine the prevalence, causative microorganisms, and outcome of sepsis in intensive care units (ICUs) in Turkey.