APRIL 28, 2025

Survivors of Sepsis Likely to Be Readmitted With New Infections

By Myles Starr

About 16.4% of patients released from the hospital after a sepsis infection will be readmitted for sepsis treatment within one year (J Crit Care 2025;85:154925).

Patterns identified among sepsis survivors readmitted to the hospital lay the groundwork for improving outcomes in these patients. However, more research into clinical practice changes to reduce hospital readmission is needed, according to the researchers.

“Overall, this research highlights the specific diagnoses that