Publications by authors named "Nihad Nasrallah"
J Patient Saf
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Early recognition of sepsis and timely treatment are essential for better patient outcomes, with quality improvement programs showing positive effects in sepsis care.
- A multidisciplinary sepsis task force implemented a program over 24 months, focusing on screening and monitoring through a sepsis flowsheet in the emergency department.
- Key improvements included a rise in timely antibiotic administration from 44% to 84%, significant enhancements in fluid and lab test administration, and a reduction in mortality rates from 32% to 21%.
