Rozhledy v chirurgii : měsíčník Československé chirurgické společnosti
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Severe sepsis is currently reported the commonest cause of deaths in non-surgical emergency department patients. The aim of the study was to establish degree of complicance with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the severe sepsis treatment, as a part of the "Surviving sepsis campaign". Furthermore, the authors aimed to assess success rates of corticosteroid administration, its effects on circulatory stabilization and to assess the healthcare professionals' awareness of the campaign. ⋯ Considering the reduction in the time interval between the onset of the septic shock symptoms and the catecholamine administration, and considering its established positive effects on circulation, it may be concluded that administration of low-dose hydrocortisone in the septic shock treatment is substantiated.