I found this review to be helpful: Balk, R. (2014). Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS): where did it come from and is it still relevant today? Virulence, 5(1),20-26.
Carolyn Brown, RN, MSN, CCNS, ACNS-BC Outcomes Manager--Special Projects/Sepsis Coordinator Clinical Outcomes New Hanover Regional Medical Center Office: 910-343-2503 Pager: 910-341-3994 Fax: 910-342-3461 [email protected] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, duplicate, or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message and any attachments. >>> <[email protected]> 5/5/2014 3:22 PM >>> I believe that the definition of sepsis ( not severe sepsis) is overly sensitive and non specific and will do more harm than good in identifying and treating patients with early sepsis. William E. Haik, M.D.,F.C.C.P.,C.D.I.P. AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Office: (850) 863-2110 Cell: (850) 803-5854 Fax (850) 864-4438
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