Sepsis
This is the body's overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death.
What is Sepsis
This Should be Collected BEFORE Antibiotic Administration
What is Blood Cultures
This is the primary purpose of a PleurX Catheter
What is to drain recurrent fluid from the pleural or peritoneal space.
This is the number of organ dysfunctions needed to classify sepsis as "severe"
What is at least one.
Lactate, Blood Cultures, and Antibiotics should be Done/Started Within This Time Frame of Recognizing Sepsis
What is within 1 hour
What is an Air Leak
Severe Sepsis + Hypotension Despite Adequate Fluid Resuscitation
What is Septic Shock
Initial Lactate >2 mmol/L, when should the next lactate be drawn?
What is within 2 hours
If patient develops difficulty breathing during drainage of PleurX Catheter, you should do this immediately.
What is stop the drainage and notify provider.
This lab value be elevated in septic patients indicating inadequate tissue perfusion.
What is Lactic Acid
Initial fluid bolus recommendation for adult sepsis patients is this mL/kg
What is 30mL/kg Crystalloid Fluid (examples: Normal Saline, LR, 5% Dextrose)
This term describes fluctuations in the water seal chamber that correlates with a patients breathing, indicating the system is working.
What is Tidaling
Name 2 Signs of Organ Dysfunction
What is:
SBP <90 or drop of 40 mmHg from Baseline
Lactate >2
Altered Mental Status
Creatinine >2
Decreased Urine Output
Platelet <100,000
Acute Resp Failure with new invasive/non-invasive mechanical ventilation
This type of medication may be required if fluids don't restore blood pressure.
What is vasopressors
This Prevents Air and Fluid From Escaping from the Patient's Pleural Space Increasing the Risk for Tension Pneumothorax
What is Clamping the Chest Tube