
This Fortnight in Medicine (Episode II)
Sensible Medicine
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Challenges of Sepsis Bundle Protocols
This chapter explores the implementation of algorithms for early sepsis diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the need for quality care in hospitals. It discusses the limitations of current treatment bundles and the challenges posed by inconsistent data, drawing attention to the potential misinterpretation of performance metrics in healthcare. The conversation advocates for comprehensive research before enforcing hospital policies, given the high risk of bias and minimal mortality benefits from existing studies.
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