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Computed tomography in patients with sepsis presenting to the emergency department: exploring its role in light of patient outcomes

  • By

  • Julian Pohlan

  • Martin Möckel

  • Anna Slagman

  • Hannah Tenenbaum

  • Jules Stolz

  • Kerstin Rubarth

  • Johannes Winning

  • Michael Bauer

  • Konrad Reinhart

  • Angelika Stacke

  • Marc Dewey

  • Myrto Bolanaki

  • April 9, 2024

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    Sepsis is defined by organ dysfunction due to infection, requiring prompt identification and treatment in the emergency department.

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    Early empiric antibiotic therapy is crucial for improving outcomes in septic patients and should begin within the first hour of presentation.

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    Computed tomography (CT) is frequently used to identify infectious foci in septic patients when clinical identification is challenging.

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    The study analyzed the role of CT in detecting septic foci, hypothesizing that quicker access to CT may enhance patient outcomes.

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    A total of 192 patients with sepsis were included in the analysis, focusing on the impact of CT imaging on diagnosis and treatment.

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Computed tomography in patients with sepsis presenting to the emergency department: exploring its role in light of patient outcomes

  • by Julian Pohlan, Martin Möckel, Anna Slagman, Hannah Tenenbaum, Jules Stolz, Kerstin Rubarth, Johannes Winning, Michael Bauer, Konrad Reinhart, Angelika Stacke, Marc Dewey, Myrto Bolanaki

  • April 9, 2024

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