2. • Identify the sign and symptoms of sepsis
• Describe the common complications of
sepsis
• Introduce the new Sepsis-III definition
• Critically evaluate landmark Early Goal
Directed Therapy study
• Appraise current literature on sepsis
management
4. • 2-4% of all diagnoses
– 6th most common principle reason for
hospitalization
• Single most expensive condition treated
– $15.4 billion spent on sepsis in 2009
• $18,500-33,900 per case
Hall MJ. NCHS Data Brief. 2011;62. Elixhauser A. HCUP Statistical Brief. 2011;112.
9. Disposition
Sepsis
All Other
Diagnoses
Percent
Routine 39 79
Transfer to other short-term facility 6 3
Transfer to long-term care facility 30 10
In-hospital mortality 17 2
Other or not stated 8 6
Total 100 100
Hall MJ. NCHS Data Brief. 2011;62. Elixhauser A. HCUP Statistical Brief. 2011;112.
10. • Initiated in 2002
• International joint collaborative between:
– Society of Critical Care Medicine
– European Society of Intensive Care Medicine
• Mission Statement
– “reducing mortality from severe sepsis and
septic shock worldwide”
• Developed guidelines and bundles for
sepsis management
Surviving Sepsis Campaign. Accessed February 17, 2015, from http://www.survivingsepsis.org/Pages/default.aspx.
12. Infectious Source Total (%)
Urinary Tract 34.5
Respiratory Tract 28.7
Gastrointestinal Tract 5
Soft Tissue 6.6
Other 25.2
Ani C. Critical Care Medicine. 2015;43(1):65-77
17. • Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
– Acute reversible physiologic derangement of
at least 1 organ system
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Qureshi K. BJMP. 2008;1(2):7-12
# of Organ Systems Affected
%Mortality
Marshall J. Critical Care Medicine. 1995;10:1638-1652
28. • Published in 2001 by Dr. Emanuel Rivers
• Single academic tertiary hospital
• EGDT vs Standard Care
• Primary Outcome
– In-hospital mortality
• Secondary Outcome
– 28-day and 60-day mortality
Rivers E. NEJM. 2001;345(19):1368-1377
37. • 1351 patients across 31 academic US
hospitals
• 2 Intervention Groups
– EGDT protocol
– Protocol-based standard therapy
• Control Group
– Usual care
• Primary Outcome
– 60-day mortality
• Results
– No difference in mortality between all groups
The Process Investigators. NEJM. 2014;370:1683-1693
39. • 1600 patients across 51 international
hospitals
• Intervention Group
– EGDT protocol
• Control Group
– Usual resuscitation care
• Primary Outcome
– 90-day mortality
• Results
– No difference in mortality
The ARISE Investigators. NEJM. 2014;371:1496-1506
41. • 1260 patients across 56 UK hospitals
• Intervention group
– EGDT protocol
• Control group
– Usual care
• Primary Outcome
– All-cause 90-day mortality
• Results
– No difference in mortality
The ProMISe Investigators. NEJM. 2015;371:1496-1506
43. Comparison of EGDT Studies
EGDT (Rivers) ProCESS ARISE ProMISe
Location US US Australasia UK
Patient # 263 1351 1600 1260
SEPSIS DEFINITION
Suspected/Actual
Infection
Yes Yes Yes Yes
≥ 2 SIRS Criteria Yes Yes Yes Yes
SBP < 90 or
lactate > 4
Yes Yes Yes Yes
PROTOCOL
Fluid before
randomization
20-30 mL/kg ~20-30 mL/kg 1000 mL 1000 mL
Intervention EGDT 6 hours EGDT 6 hours EGDT 6 hours EGDT 6 hours
Control Usual therapy
1) Protocol usual support
2) Usual therapy
Usual therapy Usual therapy
Primary
Outcome
In-hospital
mortality
60-day mortality 90-day mortality 90-day mortality
PRIMARY OUTCOME
Intervention 30.5% 21% 18.6% 29.5%
Control 46.5%
1) 18.2%
2) 18.9%
18.8% 29.2%
44. • 998 patients across 32 Scandinavian ICUs
• Treatment
– Transfusion threshold ≤ 7mg/dL
• Control
– Transfusion threshold ≤ 9mg/dL
• Primary Outcome
– 90-day mortality
• Results
– No difference in mortality
Holst LB. NEJM. 2014;371:1381-1391
45. • 776 patients across 29 French hospitals
• Treatment Group
– Target MAP 80-85
• Control Group
– Target MAP 65-70
• Primary Outcome
– 28-day mortality
• Results
– No difference in mortality
Asfer P. NEJM. 2014;370:1583-1593
48. • Vigilant early identification of sepsis
• Baseline lactic acid
• Antibiotics within 1st hour of hypotension
• Identify infectious source (cultures,
imaging)
Keegan J. Emerg Med Clin N Am. 2014;32:759-776 Marik P. CHEST. 2014;145(6):1407-1418
49.
50. • 20-30 cc/kg initial crystalloid bolus
• 500cc bolus thereafter
Keegan J. Emerg Med Clin N Am. 2014;32:759-776 Marik P. CHEST. 2014;145(6):1407-1418 Raghunathan K. Critical Care Medicine. 2014;42:1585-1591
51. Norepinephrine for MAP 65-80
mmHg
Keegan J. Emerg Med Clin N Am. 2014;32:759-776 Marik P. CHEST. 2014;145(6):1407-1418 Raghunathan K. Critical Care Medicine. 2014;42:1585-1591
52. Dobutamine for lactate clearance or CI > 2.5
L/min/m2
Keegan J. Emerg Med Clin N Am. 2014;32:759-776 Marik P. CHEST. 2014;145(6):1407-1418 Raghunathan K. Critical Care Medicine. 2014;42:1585-1591
53. • Hydrocortisone 200mg if refractory
hypotension after norepinephrine
• Transfusion only if Hgb < 7.0 mg/dL
• Transfer to ICU
Keegan J. Emerg Med Clin N Am. 2014;32:759-776 Marik P. CHEST. 2014;145(6):1407-1418 Raghunathan K. Critical Care Medicine. 2014;42:1585-1591
54. Sepsis Septic Shock
Performed
by hour 3
1)Initial lactate level
2)Blood cultures
3) Broad spectrum antibiotics
Performed
by hour 6
1) Repeat lactate if
initial lactate > 2
mmol
1) Resuscitation with 30cc/kg crystalloid
2) Vasopressors if hypotension is refractory to fluids
or initial lactate ≥ 4 mmol:
a) Repeat volume status and tissue perfusion
assessment consisting of:
a) Focused physical exam
b) Any 2 of the following:
i. CVP
ii. ScVO2
iii. CV US
iv. Passive leg raise or fluid challenge
Hospitalization rates for septicemia or sepsis more than doubled from 2000 through 2008
2% of all diagnoses in 2008
Hospitalizations for septicemia or sepsis (as a first-listed or principal diagnosis) increased from 326,000 in 2000 to 727,000 in 2008, and the rate of these hospitalizations more than doubled from 11.6 per 10,000 population in 2000 to 24.0 per 10,000 population in 2008 (Figure 1). Overall hospitalizations did not increase during this period (10,11).
Hospitalizations with septicemia or sepsis—as the first-listed, principal, or a secondary diagnosis—increased from 621,000 in 2000 to 1,141,000 in 2008, and the rate of these hospitalizations increased by 70% from 22.1 per 10,000 in 2000 to 37.7 per 10,000 in 2008 (Figure 1). This rate includes patients (a) hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis, (b) hospitalized for another diagnosis but who had septicemia or sepsis at the time they were admitted, and (c) who acquired septicemia or sepsis during their hospital stay.
Hospitalization rates for sepsis or septicemia were similar for males and females and increased with age.
The rate of hospitalizations for septicemia or sepsis was much higher for those aged 65 and over (122.2 per 10,000 population) than for those under age 65 (9.5 per 10,000 population).
About two-thirds of patients hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis in 2008 were aged 65 and over and had Medicare as their expected source of payment (data not shown). This proportion has been stable over the past decade.
The septicemia or sepsis hospitalization rate for those aged 85 and over (271.2 per 10,000 population) was about 30 times the rate for those under age 65, and was more than four times higher than the rate of 65.7 per 10,000 for the 65–74 age group (Figure 2).
Patients hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis were more severely ill than patients hospitalized for another diagnosis.
For patients under age 65, those hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis were more than twice as likely to have seven or more diagnoses than those hospitalized for other conditions (Figure 3).
For those aged 65 and over, those hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis were 26% more likely to have seven or more diagnoses than those hospitalized for other conditions.
Patients hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis stayed longer than other inpatients.
Those hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis had an average length of stay that was 75% longer than those hospitalized for other conditions (Figure 4).
Those under age 65 hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis had an average length of stay that was more than double that of other hospitalizations.
Those aged 65 and over hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis had an average length of stay that was 43% higher than that of other patients.
Patients hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis were more than eight times as likely to die during their hospitalization.
Only 2% of hospitalizations in 2008 were for septicemia or sepsis, yet they made up 17% of in-hospital deaths (data not shown).
In-hospital deaths were more than eight times as likely among patients hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis (17%) compared with other diagnoses (2%). In addition, those hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis were one-half as likely to be discharged home, twice as likely to be transferred to another short-term care facility, and three times as likely to be discharged to long-term care institutions, as those with other diagnoses (Table).
For those under age 65, 13% of those hospitalized for septicemia or sepsis died in the hospital, compared with 1% of those hospitalized for other conditions (data not shown).
For those aged 65 and over, 20% of septicemia or sepsis hospitalizations ended in death compared with 3% for other hospitalizations (data not shown).
The host response to sepsis is characterized by both proinflammatory responses (top of panel, in red) and antiinflammatory immunosuppressive responses (bottom of panel, in blue). The direction, extent, and duration of these reactions are determined by both host factors (e.g., genetic characteristics, age, coexisting illnesses, and medications) and pathogen factors (e.g., microbial load and virulence). Inflammatory responses are initiated by interaction between pathogen-associated molecular patterns expressed by pathogens and pattern recognition receptors expressed by host cells at the cell surface (toll-like receptors [TLRs] and C-type lectin receptors [CLRs]), in the endosome (TLRs), or in the cytoplasm (retinoic acid inducible gene 1–like receptors [RLRs] and nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain–like receptors [NLRs]). The consequence of exaggerated inflammation is collateral tissue damage and necrotic cell death, which results in the release of damage-associated molecular patterns, so-called danger molecules that perpetuate inflammation at least in part by acting on the same pattern-recognition receptors that are triggered by pathogens.
The body’s protective mechanism to an insult actually causes harm
Sepsis is associated with microvascular thrombosis caused by concurrent activation of coagulation (mediated by tissue factor) and impairment of anticoagulant mechanisms as a consequence of reduced activity of endogenous anticoagulant pathways (mediated by activated protein C, antithrombin, and tissue factor pathway inhibitor), plus impaired fibrinolysis owing to enhanced release of plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1). The capacity to generate activated protein C is impaired at least in part by reduced expression of two endothelial receptors: thrombomodulin (TM) and the endothelial protein C receptor. Thrombus formation is further facilitated by neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) released from dying neutrophils. Thrombus formation results in tissue hypoperfusion, which is aggravated by vasodilatation, hypotension, and reduced red-cell deformability. Tissue oxygenation is further impaired by the loss of barrier function of the endothelium owing to a loss of function of vascular endothelial (VE) cadherin, alterations in endothelial cell-to-cell tight junctions, high levels of angiopoietin 2, and a disturbed balance between sphingosine-1 phosphate receptor 1 (S1P1) and S1P3 within the vascular wall, which is at least in part due to preferential induction of S1P3 through protease activated receptor 1 (PAR1) as a result
of a reduced ratio of activated protein C to thrombin. Oxygen use is impaired at the subcellular level because of damage to mitochondria from oxidative stress.
Hyperglycemia = > 120 without history of DM Coagulopathy = INR > 1.5, PTT > 60, Pl < 100k
Lactic Acidosis = > 2
Hypoxemia = P/F < 300 Bilirubin > 4
AKI = increase Cr > 0.5md/dL or oliguria SBP < 90, MAP < 60, > 40 drop
Severe sepsis = Lactic Acidosis, SBP <90 or SBP Drop ≥ 40 mm Hg of normal
HOW GOOD ARE WE AT DIAGNOSING SEPSIS?
Main difference in 1991 and 2001 definition is the addition of of organ dysfunction in the sepsis diagnosis
Problem either the definitions are too sensitive (high false positive) or physicians are under-diagnosing sepsis
Why symptoms attributed to other conditions, , low index of suspicion, atypical presentation, sub-clinical presentation
We do a good job identifying the severe cases and septic shock
7.6% decrease in surivival/hour for the 1st 6hrs until antibiotics are given
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S8l5D2xr6w
Inclusion – 2 SIRS criteria AND SBP<90 after 20-30mL/kg crystalloid bolus or lactate > 4
Control – standard of care and admission to ICU as soon as possible
Treatment – EGDT for 6hr in ED
CVP – 500cc fluid every 30min until CVP 8-12
If CVP adequate and MAP<65 vasopressors (epi, norepi, dopamine, phenylephrine
If CVP adequate and MAP > 90 vasodilators
If CVP and MAP adeauet and ScVO2 < 70% PRBC to a Hct of 30% add dobutamine if Hct > 30% and ScVO2 < 70%
More fluids in 1st 6hr in EGDT but no difference in total fluid at 72hr
More transfusions in EGDT
Early inotropic use higher in EGDT
Vasopressor use higher in standard care
2014 SSC Data
Compliance with SSC bundles and guidelines and the associated decrease in mortality
PBST relaxed protocolised care
Strengths
Well designed, pragmatic method
Methods and statistical analysis defined and published a priori.
Recruited adequate numbers as planned for 80% power to detect 6–7% mortality reduction with alpha 0.05.
Weaknesses
Changed inclusion criteria during trial (reduced fluid bolus required before meeting "refractory hypotension" criteria), but mean volume used was within Rivers' original definition of 20–30 ml/kg.
Mortality ~20% but initial power calculation based on 30–46%, therefore interim adjustment made and recruitment target reduced.
Adherence to protocol was 88.1% in EGDT group and 95.6% in protocol-based standard therapy group. Although pragmatic, this is not perfect and may reduce between group differences.
URC may place CVL or a-line, but NO ScVO2 measurement
Strengths
Clinical relevance and high impact
Large multi-centre study
Use of original EGDT algorithm in the intervention group
A pragmatic study which allowed clinician discretion in managing the 'usual care' group and also not limiting involvement of some centres because of resource limitations
Information supplied regarding timing of first dose antibiotics. A sensible inclusion criteria of antimicrobials being started before enrolment addressed the potential confounding effect of late administration
Subgroup analyses for variation in mortality between countries
Statistical analysis plan published before recruitment was completed eliminates the risk of analytical bias
Weaknesses
Lower APACHE scores than ProCESS and Rivers study but this has been addressed with a subgroup analysis of those with APACHE II scores of < 25 and > 25. There was still no difference in mortality between EGDT and usual-care in the sicker group although the total numbers were small in > 25 group (n=69)
Low recruitment rate per month across all centres. The largest recruiting centre (Austin Health) recruited at a mean rate of just over 2 patients per month. However, adherence with EGDT protocol was high and management of sepsis well established in usual care practice. This low rate reflects the complexities of conducting research studies. Multi-centre involvement is essential both for ensuring generalisability and appropriately powered trials
Strengths
Robust methodological approach. Consistent inclusion criteria and protocol with ARISE study
Important outcome measures
Cost analysis and quality-adjusted life years an important outcome measure
Study population representative of critically ill patients with septic shock (mean APACHE II score 18. ARISE was 15)
Trial statistical analysis plan was published prior to completion of the study
Adherence to EGDT ranged from 86-95%
Weaknesses
Only 1/3 of eligible patients were recruited. The authors acknowledge this and provide an explanation. As in all studies that enroll patients presenting to ED, recruitment is more challenging on weekends and during out of office hours
Non blinded
Transfusion Requirements in Septic Shock
EGDT had transfusion to a Hgb>10
Inclusion Criteria septic shock with Hgb<9
Strengths
Randomised
Blinding of investigators assessing primary outcome
Multi-centre
Weaknesses
Non-blinding of staff - however this would be unrealistic to achieve
Protocol violations mean that the study is less likely to detect a difference if there really is one. However, there was still a difference of 1.5g/dl between the daily lowest Hb levels in the intervention and the control groups. The authors also performed a per-protocol analysis which found no difference in the primary outcome.
Sepsis and Mean Arterial Pressure (SEPSISPAM) trial
Inclusion criteria refractory hypotension after 30 mL/kg fluid resuscitation
Strengths
Randomised
Blinding of research staff
Standard protocol for use of renal replacement therapy
No significant difference in fluid intake between intervention and control group
Clearly defined thresholds for renal replacement therapy
Weaknesses
Due to a lower mortality than predicted the study was under powered
Frequent use of steroids and activated protein C may limit generalisability
Achieved MAP was higher than target MAP, although this is common practice in many ICUs
Less than 15 patients recruited per centre per year. For a common condition this is surprisingly low and may limit the external validity of the trial.
The authors report 16.5% of patients in the high MAP group vs. 10.3% (P=0.01) in the low MAP group failed to achieve target BP because the attending clinician decided to limit the vasopressor infusion. Whilst this is an ethically important safety factor, this compliance bias will favour the null hypothesis.
Vigilant early identification of sepsis
Lactic Acid
Drawn before resuscitation begins
Antibiotics
Within 1st hour of hypotension
Infectious source
Obtain cultures
Imaging
Preload optimization with crystalloid
Retrospective cohort study in 2014 balanced solution improved in-hospital mortality