Gender related outcome difference is related to course of sepsis on mixed ICUs: a prospective, observational clinical study. Critical Care 2011, 15:R151
Natchtigall I., et al.
http://ccforum.com/content/15/3/R151
Impact of gender on severe infections is in highly controversial discussion with natural survival advantage of females described in animal studies but contradictory to human data. This study aims to describe impact of gender on outcome in mixed intensive care units (ICU) with a special focus on sepsis. Conclusions: There were no differences in patients' outcome related to gender aspects on mainly surgical ICUs. However, for patients suffering from sepsis there is an increase of mortality related to the female sex.
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