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Jun 12, 2023 · The management of septic shock is best done with an interprofessional team that includes ICU nurses. The key is early diagnosis and resuscitation to maintain end-organ perfusion. The type of fluid for resuscitation has little bearing on outcomes but the key is to maintain adequate perfusion pressure.
As the first line of defense against sepsis, acute and critical care professionals must recognize the signs and symptoms and intervene appropriately as early as possible. Validate your specialty knowledge in caring for patients with or at risk of sepsis by earning a micro-credential from AACN.
Sepsis patients with nosocomial infections, organ dysfunction, signs of hypoperfusion or shock (including elevated lactate) presumed to be the result of infection, and/or immunosuppression should be treated with the immediate initiation of broad-spectrum antibiotics, while stable sepsis patients can undergo a rapid clinical evaluation to identif...
Jan 1, 2020 · Article. Figures & Data. Info & Metrics. PDF. ABSTRACT. Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction that results from the body’s response to infection. It requires prompt recognition, appropriate antibiotics, careful hemodynamic support, and control of the source of infection.
About the Guideline. The sepsis guidelines reflect best practices and recommendations for the treatment of sepsis and septic shock in adults. The updated guidelines are especially important now as seriously ill patients with COVID-19 are vulnerable to sepsis.
Jul 1, 2022 · Nurses are essential in identifying patients with sepsis, administering and assessing response to treatment, supporting the patient and family, and limiting sequelae from sepsis. This article highlights the 2021 recommendations that influence nursing care for patients with sepsis. ©2022 American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Sep 27, 2023 · Nurses and nursing students might expect to see changes in sepsis protocols and education. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched new guidelines to help hospital nurses and other clinicians identify sepsis earlier — and save patients’ lives.
