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Surviving Sepsis Campaign: international guidelines for management of sepsis and septic shock 2026.

Intensive care medicine·March 23, 2026·PMID 41870560

Why it matters

Sepsis remains a leading cause of death worldwide, and these guidelines represent the most authoritative, current synthesis of evidence to guide clinical practice. Pain medicine specialists may encounter sepsis in perioperative or critically ill patients, making awareness of these standards essential for timely recognition and management.

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