Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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The purpose of this study was to examine potential gender disparities in relation to factors associated with sepsis management among a cohort of patients admitted through an emergency department with a discharge diagnosis of severe sepsis or septic shock. Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death globally, with significant associated costs. Predictors of survival for those with sepsis-related diagnoses are complex. ⋯ Providers should understand the importance of adhering to sepsis protocols, minimizing treatment disparities, and recognizing gender differences.