Severe sepsis Is there an infection? ONE or more red flags? TIME IS LIFE IN SEPSIS! Systolic BP<90 mmHg ABG Lactate >2 mmol/L HR >130/min RR>25/min New reduced GCS pO2<8kPa SpO2<91% Oliguria Creatinine>177 (new) Antibiotic <1hour Fluid resuscitation Monitor Escalate to Senior Doctor
“Time is life in sepsis” The Emergency Floor sepsis project EF Sepsis awareness event 13th January 2016 10:00-15:00 Refreshments provided Staff room (opposite to Resus). By the EF sepsis team. “Time is life in sepsis” The Emergency Floor sepsis project
Severe sepsis Is there an infection? ONE or more red flags? TIME IS LIFE IN SEPSIS! Systolic BP<90 mmHg ABG Lactate >2 mmol/L HR >130/min RR>25/min New reduced GCS pO2<8kPa SpO2<91% Oliguria Creatinine>177 (new) Antibiotic <1hour Fluid resuscitation Monitor Escalate to Senior Doctor
Early identification of septic patients Any temperature /rigors? On chemotherapy (within 4 weeks)? Generally unwell? Any infection? Escalate immediately to the Consultant/Registrar in charge