Sepsis Basics
This life-threatening condition occurs when the body's response to an infection becomes uncontrolled and can cause widespread inflammation and organ damage.
What is sepsis?
Adults at or above this age are considered at higher risk for sepsis.
What is 65?
Sepsis can progress at this speed, meaning a patient who initially appears stable can deteriorate rapidly.
What is quickly?
This technology continuously analyzes patient data in the electronic health record to identify patterns that may signal sepsis.
What is Bayesian Health AI?
Which of the following is the FIRST action listed in the 3-hour bundle?
What is measure the lactate level?
When blood vessels become leaky during sepsis, this vital measurement can drop, reducing blood flow to organs.
What is blood pressure?
Infants younger than this age are considered at higher risk.
What is 1 year old?
Name two changes that may indicate a patient with an infection is deteriorating and could be developing sepsis.
What are confusion, extreme weakness, rapid breathing, shortness of breath, fever, low temperature, clammy skin, or fast heart rate?
Name two types of patient information the Bayesian Health tool analyzes.
What are vital signs, laboratory results, medications, or other clinical information?
When should blood cultures be obtained as part of the 3-hour bundle?
What is Before antibiotics?
During sepsis, tiny blood vessels can develop these, blocking circulation and depriving tissues of oxygen.
What are blood clots?
Name two chronic health conditions that can increase a patient's risk for sepsis.
What are diabetes, lung disease, cancer, or kidney disease?
Name two common places where infections that lead to sepsis often begin.
What are the lungs, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal tract?
True or False: A Bayesian Health alert is a diagnosis of sepsis.
What is false? The alert is a signal to take a closer look; clinicians use their assessment, patient history, and clinical judgment to determine next steps.
The 6-hour bundle applies when hypotension persists after the 3-hour bundle OR the lactate remains at or above what level?
What is 4 mmol/L?
Name two organs that may struggle to receive enough oxygen and blood flow during sepsis.
What are the brain, lungs, heart, kidneys, or liver?
These patients may be at higher risk because their immune systems are weakened by illness or certain medications.
Who are people with weakened immune systems?
If an associate is concerned that a patient with an infection may be developing sepsis, this action should happen promptly.
What is speaking up and escalating the concern?
What happens after Bayesian Health identifies a concerning pattern that may indicate a patient is developing sepsis?
What is an alert is sent to the care team so they can assess the patient and determine the appropriate next steps?
Which intervention is included in the 6-hour bundle for hypotension or lactate ≥4 mmol/L?
What is administer 30 mL/kg IV crystalloid fluids?
A patient with an infection suddenly develops confusion, extreme weakness, rapid breathing, and clammy skin. Why is this concerning?
What are possible signs of sepsis and rapid deterioration?
Name three other groups or situations that increase a patient's risk for sepsis.
What are recent severe illness, surgery or hospitalization; previous sepsis; or being pregnant/postpartum?
True or False: Having a sepsis risk factor means a patient has sepsis.
What is false? A risk factor means the patient requires a more watchful approach, particularly when an infection or signs of deterioration are present.
What is the key idea behind using Bayesian Health AI together with clinical care?
What is the technology watches the data while associates watch the patient, helping the team recognize concerning changes sooner?
A patient continues to have hypotension after the 3-hour bundle. Which treatment may be used to maintain a MAP of at least 65 mmHg?
What is vasopressors?