Determinants of sepsis knowledge: a representative survey of the elderly population in Germany
Abstract Background Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency requiring early diagnosis and urgent treatment. Knowledge is crucial, especially in major risk groups such as the elderly. We therefore assessed sophisticated knowledge about sepsis in the German elderly population. Methods A telepho...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Critical Care |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2208-5 |