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Long-term survival and function after suspected gram-negative sepsis

Article Abstract:

Death rates from sepsis appear to be high within the initial months of onset. Sepsis is a severe bacterial infection of the blood. Of 100 hospital patients with suspected gram-negative sepsis, 32 died within the first month and seven more died by three months. Patients in the study had systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and organ dysfunction. Ninety patients met criteria for sepsis and 47 had septic shock. Ninety-eight percent of patients received antibiotics. Some patients received drugs called vasopressors, mechanical ventilation or dialysis. The use of vasopressors at the time of sepsis was a predictor of death. Patients with severe underlying illness and adult respiratory distress syndrome also had a greater risk of death. The McCabe and Jackson scoring system was found to be valid in predicting long-term survival after sepsis.

Health aspects, Patient outcomes, Mortality, Bacterial infections, Vasoconstrictors, Vasoconstrictor agents

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Role of the urban academic medical center in US health care

Article Abstract:

Urban academic medical center in the US are expected to meet the immediate health care needs of proximate community residents as well as the specialized and complex needs of patients across the region. The responsibility of the urban academic medical center is to assist in protecting the primary care capacity of urban neighborhoods.

Medical colleges, Medical schools

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Strategies for use of a limited influenza vaccine supply

Article Abstract:

The drastically decreased supply of inactivated influenza vaccine for the year 2004-2005 US influenza present a challenge for health care institution. An attempt is made to review available literature that may assist institutions in making difficult decisions associated with an influenza vaccine shortage.

Market information - general, Supply and demand, Influenza vaccines, Drug therapy, Influenza

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