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The timing of sepsis diagnosis may significantly impact healthcare costs and patient outcomes. A study of over 2.5 million sepsis cases in the U.S. revealed:
Average cost per case:
- Sepsis diagnosed at admission (Present on Admission, POA): $18,023
- Sepsis diagnosed after admission (Not POA): $51,022
Mortality rates by severity and POA status:
Non-POA cases:
- Sepsis without organ dysfunction: 13.8%
- Severe sepsis: 30.7%
- Septic shock: 48.5%
POA cases:
- Sepsis without organ dysfunction: 4.5%
- Severe sepsis: 12.9%
- Septic shock: 31.2%
Improving early identification of sepsis could reduce both costs and mortality, highlighting the urgent need for better diagnostic tools and protocols.