Sepsis

I found this online, and I thought it was a really neat tool to use and one that seems easy to utilize as well. Being aware of the warning signs before sepsis actually develops in the patient is ideal and we should be continually assessing our patient.

Any change in LOC, delirium, respiratory changes, (such as hyperventilation or shortness of breath) fever, and low blood pressure can all be signs of septicemia.

Take a look at the link below to see the interactive sepsis tool that one hospital uses to identity and care for patients with sepsis.

Click to access Protocols-St-Helens-Adult-Sepsis-Management-Pathway.pdf