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ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences2022

Knowledge and perception of Sepsis among Doctors in Karachi Pakistan.

Faiza Ahmed, Lubna Abbasi, Fivzia Herekar, Ahsun Jiwani, Muhammad Junaid Patel

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Article in Pakistan journal of medical sciences, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Faiza AhmedDr. Faiza Ahmed, (FCPS II Trainee Year 4, Internal Medicine), Department of Internal Medicine, Indus Hospital and Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan.
Lubna AbbasiDr. Lubna Abbasi, FCPS (Internal Medicine/Rheumatology), Department of Internal Medicine, Indus Hospital and Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan.
Fivzia HerekarDr. Fivzia Herekar, FCPS (Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease), Department of Internal Medicine, Indus Hospital and Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan.
Ahsun JiwaniMr. Ahsun Jiwani, MSc. Indus Hospital Research Center, Indus Hospital and Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan.
Muhammad Junaid PatelDr. Muhammad Junaid Patel, (Diplomat American Board of Internal Medicine), Department of Internal Medicine, Indus Hospital and Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: To assess knowledge and perception among Pakistani physicians towards sepsis. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Indus Hospital and Health Networks from September 2020 to March 2021. The International Sepsis Survey questionnaire was adapted, and its link was sent to trainee physicians as well as specialists, and consultants practicing in various hospitals via social media. Knowledge and perception were scored and 50% was considered the cut-off score for adequacy. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 26. Results: Analysis was done on 222 respondents who completed the survey. 37.9% of the participants had adequate knowledge. Knowledge regarding sepsis was significantly associated with specialty, ICU/CCU/HDU, and work experience (P-value <0.0001). More recent trainee physicians and those with more experience in critical care areas demonstrated better knowledge. Over 2/3 Conclusion: A common belief exists that sepsis remains a challenge to treat among doctors. Moreover, there is consensus that it is the most frequently miss diagnosed condition in critical care and a dire need exists for its early diagnosis. Additionally, prompt management of presumed sepsis is imperative to improve outcomes.

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Critical CareIntensivistsPhysicians knowledgeSepsisSeptic Shock

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