Table 2 Geographical representation in the original studies supporting the 2021 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines based on the World Bank classification for income
Recommendation | Studies (n) | High n (%) | Upper Middle n (%) | Lower-Middle n (%) | Low n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Screening & Early Treatment | 30* | 23 (77) | 5 (17) | 3 (10) | 4 (13) |
Infection | 126* | 114 (90) | 16 (13) | 10 (8) | 8 (6) |
Hemodynamic Management | 47* | 42 (89) | 3 (6) | 4 (9) | 2 (4) |
Ventilation | 41* | 39 (95) | 9 (22) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Additional Therapies | 36* | 33 (92) | 3 (8) | 2 (6) | 0 (0) |
Long Term Outcomes/ Goals of Care | 83 | 82 (99) | 1 (1) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |