Clinical review
Systolic blood pressure that triggers a clinical review (highest value)
<100
<90
Sepsis is defined as
bodys extreme response to infection
ANTT stands for
Aseptic Non Touch Technique
what percentage of clinical deterioration calls are related to sepsis?
30%
a clinical review is attended by
JMO
a rapid response is attended by
A registrar and/or JMO
when suspecting sepsis, nurses should fill out what documentation
SEPSIS pathway, A-I, Clinical review or Rapid response form
how many cases of sepsis (that require ICU in Australia and NZ) each year?
approx 15,000
30 mins
when a Rapid response is called, a patient should be seen within
10-15 mins
sepsis has a mortality rate of
20-25%
what are the key principles of wound care
promote healing
prevent infection
following a clinical review, nursing staff need to complete what documentation
A-I and Clinical review Form
following a Rapid Response nursing staff need to complete what documentation
A-I, Rapid response form
what 6 key actions should be started when sepsis is suspected
oxygen
blood cultures and other specimens
Measure serum lactate (Grey cap tube)
IV fluid resuscitation
IV antibiotics
Monitor urine output, vital signs and reassess
Define Asepsis
Aseptic technique is a process or procedure used to achieve asepsis to prevent the transfer of potentially pathogenic micro-organisms to a susceptible site that may result in the development of infection (Wilson, 2019)
how quickly do the 6 key actions need to be done (minuets)
60