Mortality among adult patients with sepsis and septic shock in Korea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To evaluate mortality from sepsis and septic shock in Korea during the past 10 years, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: We searched six databases for studies on mortality from sepsis and septic shock in adult patients. Primary outcomes were 28- or 30-day mortality and in-hospital mortality from sepsis and septic shock.