Critical Care Medicine

Sepsis

The fight against sepsis involves all the members of Cleveland Clinic’s interprofessional team. The MICU team, with full institutional support, continues to review performance and implement innovative strategies. The interventions include recognizing symptoms in patients early, treating infection appropriately, and optimizing resuscitation to allow for rapid recovery.

Podcasts

Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Medicine hosts podcasts series available on all major platforms including Apple, Google, Soundcloud and Spotify; click on the link below to listen and learn more.

‘Understanding Sepsis’ hosted by Hasan Khouli, MD, Director, Critical Care Center and Chair, Critical Care Medicine with guests Matthew Dettmer, MD, and James Morrison, MD.

Respiratory Inspirations. Suitable for any audience interested in learning more about conditions affecting your respiratory health as we discuss related diseases, causes, treatments, innovations and what the future may bring. Visit: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/podcasts/respiratory-inspirations

Sepsisᵃ ICU Standardized Mortality Ratio (Observed to Expected)

2021 – 2023

ᵃIncludes sepsis present on admission

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Sepsisᵃ Hospital Standardized Mortality Ratio (Observed to Expected)

2021 – 2023

ᵃIncludes sepsis present on admission

The ICU and hospital sepsis mortality rate of patients treated for sepsis at Cleveland Clinic is as expected for both their ICU and hospital stays when compared with similar institutions. The total number of sepsis patients at Cleveland Clinic's main campus has remained consistent over the last three years.

Sepsisᵃ Hospital Discharge Alive Disposition

2021 – 2023

ᵃincludes sepsis present on admission, MICU = medical intensive care unit

Mobility is a focus of MICU teams in the daily care of patients allowing for over 50% discharged to home.

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