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Adults aged 65 years and older are 13 times more likely to be hospitalized with sepsis than adults younger than 65, and 63% of older adults 60 years and older are admitted to the ICU present with sepsis upon admission. Like strokes or heart attacks, sepsis is a medical emergency that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment.
Intended Audience
HQIC
BFCC-QIO
QIN-QIO
AIANHQI
Health Care Providers
People with Medicare
Provided by
Sepsis Alliance
Last Updated:
June 10, 2024