Sepsis as 2 problems: Identifying sepsis at admission and predicting onset in the hospital using an electronic medical record–based acuity score☆,☆☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2016.11.037
Abstract: Purpose: Early identification and treatment improve outcomes for patients with sepsis. Current screening tools are limited. We present a new approach, recognizing that sepsis patients comprise 2 distinct and unequal populations: patients with sepsis present… read more here.
Keywords: sepsis; sepsis present; admission; hospital ... See more keywords
Diagnostic value and reliability of the present-on-admission indicator in different diagnosis groups: pilot study at a Swiss tertiary care center
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3858-3
Abstract: BackgroundWith few exceptions the International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for diagnoses and official coding guidelines do not distinguish pre-existing conditions from complications or comorbidities which occur during hospitalization. However, information on diagnosis timing… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; indicator; present admission; reliability ... See more keywords