Análise descritiva dos pacientes com sepse grave ou choque séptico e fatores de risco para mortalidade Descriptive analysis of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock and risk factors for mortality

The knowledge of risk factors for death in critically ill patients with severe sepsis and septic shock may help to identify patients who require intensive monitoring and possibly will use more resources to increase their chances for recovery. This study, conducted from June to December 2008, aims to evaluate risk factors for death in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock admitted to the Intensive Care Unit