Sepsis describes life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to infection. It is a global health priority affecting 55 million people worldwide causing 11 million deaths annually. Failure to initiate timely antibiotic therapy for sepsis can result in progression to septic shock, which is associated with a mortality rate of 30% to 40%. Accordingly, sepsis is recognized as a time-critical medical emergency.
Source: JAMA Online First