Although use of antimicrobials and vasopressors may improve
outcomes, the mortality rate in older adults with sepsis
remains high. Furthermore, older adults that survive sepsis
are likely to suffer from a significant decline in functional status.
Martin et al [3] identified that among elderly patients discharged
after a hospitalization for sepsis, over half did not return
home, with most requiring admission to a long-term
care facility. A larger study by Iwashyna et al [25] found that