A Study of the Incidence and Etiology of Sepsis in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Dr. S.Akhil; Dr. Vallapu Ajay Chandra; Dr. G.Swarna Latha Devi

Volume : VIII, Issue : III, March - 2019

A Study of the Incidence and Etiology of Sepsis in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Dr. S. Akhil, Dr. Vallapu Ajay Chandra, Dr. G. Swarna Latha Devi

Abstract :

Sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in India. This study describes the etiology of sepsis in a tertiary care hospital. 100 patients admitted to medical intensive care unit were selected at random. 57 were males and 43 were females. Respiratory infections accounted for majority of the cases. Gram negative bacteria were most commonly isolated. Appropriate antibiotics should be instituted in a timely manner to reduce mortality.