For decades, very little has been known about treating acute respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia and sepsis — but that might be set to change with the help of Intermountain Health.
MURRAY — For decades, very little has been known about treating acute respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia and sepsis — but that might be set to change.
Together, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia and sepsis kill hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. each year. Acute respiratory distress syndrome and sepsis are most often caused by pneumonia, which is a syndrome itself, with poor results: up to 50% mortality rate, and for survivors there's often a reduced quality of life and an ongoing risk for early death, according to a press release from Intermountain Health.
The Kem C. Gardner Transformation Center. Intermountain Health was selected as one of six health systems in the U.S. to lead a national effort to improve patient outcomes for the most common conditions found in critically ill patients, on Tuesday. "We want to make sure that we understand not only what determines whether you live or die from the acute illness, but for those who are fortunate enough to survive, what are the right ways to work with them to maximize their health and flourishing as they survive," he added.and machine learning to improve patient treatment.
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