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Jan 2025
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Sepsis Order Sets: Potentially Enhancing...

Eddy Joe Gutierrez, MD
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In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, we dive into the latest research from CHEST, exploring how sepsis order sets can improve care value. Learn about the impact of these sets on reducing mortality, lowering hospital costs, and their role in streamlining sepsis management. Discover why order sets can be a game-changer for hospitals and society in addressing sepsis care.


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Citation: Dale CR, Chiu ST, Schoepflin Sanders S, Stowell CJ, Steel TL, Liao JM, Barnes JI. Sepsis Order Set Use Associated With Increased Care Value. Chest. 2024 Nov;166(5):1046-1055. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.05.032. Epub 2024 Jun 19. PMID: 38906463; PMCID: PMC11638543.

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