Case Presentation: A 56‐year old previously healthy woman presented with 1‐month history of a pruritic ulcerated rash in both lower extremities associated with dysuria and intermittent chest pains. On presentation, the patient was hypotensive with a systolic blood pressure of 56 mm Hg. Physical exam disclosed a displaced point of maximal impulse and audible 3/6 […]

Background: Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the US. Annually, over 250,000 people die from sepsis nationwide. Therefore, in 2013 New York State mandated that hospitals adhere to standardized protocols designed to improve sepsis outcomes. A recent cohort analysis on the rollout of these standards demonstrated that mortality decreased by 6% […]