In this issue of the MVP Infographic Series, we feature: “Early-Goal Directed Therapy in the Treatment of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock” by Rivers et al.
This study demonstrated the importance of early recognition of septic
In this issue of the MVP Infographic Series, we feature: “Early-Goal Directed Therapy in the Treatment of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock” by Rivers et al.
This study demonstrated the importance of early recognition of septic patients and the use of early-goal directed therapy (EGDT) to decrease associated morbidity and mortality. At the time this study was published, cases of sepsis were increasing steadily while the associated mortality was not improving with new developments and research1. The investigators hypothesized that mortality in septic shock was caused by poor oxygen delivery to organs and that normalization of this parameter would improve sur