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HAE 3130 15E STATISTICS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WT-23
Summary
Septicemia, also known as sepsis or bacteremia, is a serious illness caused by bacteria and
bacterial toxins circulating in the bloodstream. It often originates from infections in other parts of
the body such as the lungs, urinary tract, or surgical sites. Septicemia is a major concern due to
its high number of cases, high mortality rates, and associated costs.
According to the National Center for Healthcare Statistics, hospital stays for septicemia more
than doubled between 2000 and 2008. In 2008, septicemia was the most expensive reason for
hospitalization, accounting for 4.0 percent of all inpatient costs. The cost of septicemia stays
grew at almost three times the rate of overall hospital stay costs between 1997 and 2008.
From 1993 to 2009, septicemia-related hospital stays increased by 153 percent, with a slowing
rate of growth between 2008 and 2009. Most of the recent increase was due to septicemia being
the principal diagnosis.
In 2009, septicemia affected a wide range of patients, but it was particularly common among the
elderly. The average age of septicemia patients was 60.3 years, compared to 47.8 years for other
patients. Over half of septicemia patients were 65 years or older, and they were more likely to be
male and have Medicare as their primary payer.
The most common secondary diagnoses associated with septicemia included fluid and electrolyte
disorders, urinary tract infections, acute renal failure, pneumonia, and various chronic conditions
such as hypertension and diabetes.
Overall, septicemia is a serious and costly condition that has been increasing in prevalence.
Healthcare providers and policymakers need to focus on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to
reduce the burden of septicemia on patients and the healthcare system.
Questions
1. The information covers septicemia, a serious illness caused by bacteria and bacterial toxins in
the bloodstream. It discusses the increasing prevalence of septicemia among hospitalized patients
over the past 30 years and highlights findings from the National Hospital Discharge Survey
regarding the number of hospital stays for this condition.
2) This brief is important because it sheds light on the growing problem of septicemia in
hospitals and emphasizes the severity of the condition. It also highlights the concerns of
healthcare providers, policymakers, and patients due to the large number of cases, high mortality
rates, and associated costs.
3) The states that are missing from the list of data collection partners for HCUP (Healthcare Cost
and Utilization Project) are: 1) Alaska 2) Delaware 3) Idaho 4) Mississippi 5) North Dakota 6)
Rhode Island 7) Vermont 8) Washington, D.C. 9) West Virginia
4) The data provided includes both primary and secondary data. The primary data comes from
the National Hospital Discharge Survey, which directly collected information from hospital
stays. The secondary data includes references to studies and publications analyzing the
incidence, outcome, and costs associated with septicemia in the United States.
Reference
Author(s): Elixhauset A. (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality), Friedman, B. (Agency
for Healthcare Research and Quality), Stranges, E. (Thomson Reuters) Title of the Statistical
https://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb122.pdf
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