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What is Sepsis?

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by your body's extreme, overactive response to an infection. 

It requires immediate medical attention; every hour without treatment increases the risk of organ damage or death.

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What blood test should be drawn before administering antibiotics in the Sepsis protocol?

Blood cultures

100

What are the 2 recommended Sepsis IV solutions?

Lactated Ringers and Normal Saline

100

True or False 

A Lactic Acid specimen should be placed in ice after collection.

True

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What is Sepsis?


Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by your body's extreme, overactive response to an infection. 

It requires immediate medical attention; every hour without treatment increases the risk of organ damage or death.

200

What are 2 possible signs and symptoms of sepsis?

T - Temperature higher or lower than normal

I - Infection

M - Mental changes -confusion, sleepy

E - Extreme pain, discomfort, short of breath


200

Should antibiotics or a fluid bolus be given 1st when septic shock is present?  

Antibiotics

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What is the recommended amount/rate for sepsis bolus fluids to be administered?      

30 ml/kg/hr 

200

True or False 

Can a lactic acid specimen tube and blood culture bottles be transported to the Lab via the tube system?

Yes

200

What are signs and symptoms of possible sepsis?

T - Temperature higher or lower than normal

I - Infection

M - Mental changes -confusion, sleepy

E - Extreme pain, discomfort, short of breath

300

How can you prevent Sepsis?

Good hygiene, Handwashing, vaccines, early medical help - MD/Urgent Care/ER

300

What should be checked on the patient prior to giving medications?

Patient ID and allergies

300

What  are 2 indications that require a Sepsis Fluid Bolus?

Initial hypotension: 2 BPs  systolic under 90 or       Septic Shock 

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How many mls of blood is required to fill a blood culture bottle?

8-10 mls

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Everybody can get Sepsis - Name 2 groups of people at higher risk to get Sepsis.

  • Age: Adults aged 65 or older and children younger than 1 year.
  • Weakened Immune System: People with cancer, HIV/AIDS, or those taking immunosuppressant drugs (like chemotherapy).
  • Chronic Medical Conditions: Diabetes, lung disease (COPD), kidney disease, or liver disease.
  • Recent Hospitalization: Recent surgery, intensive care (ICU) stays, or a history of recent infections.
  • Medical Devices: Having invasive devices like urinary catheters, IV lines, or breathing tubes.
  • Severe Injuries: Large burns or major physical trauma.
  • Pregnancy
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What are 2 signs and symptoms of a possible infection?

fever, chills, fatigue, muscle aches, and headache, confusion Other indicators include cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, and localized signs like swelling, redness, or pus.

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What is the ideal time frame to administer antibiotics when Sepsis is suspected/known?

Best practice is within 1 hr of suspected/known sepsis

400

What sepsis fluid should NOT be administered together with piperacillin (Zosyn)?

 Lactated Ringers

400

Which blood culture tube should be drawn 1st?  Aerobic or anaerobic?

Aerobic - reason air may be in the collection set.    Remember:  E before N  Aerobic Anaerobic

400

Name 2 of the 4 SIRS criteria.

Temp >100.9 or < 96.8  

HR rate > 90 

RR >20

WBC > 12,000 or <4,000

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Everybody can get Sepsis - Name 2 groups of people at higher risk to get Sepsis.

  • Age: Adults aged 65 or older and children younger than 1 year.
  • Weakened Immune System: People with cancer, HIV/AIDS, or those taking immunosuppressant drugs (like chemotherapy).
  • Chronic Medical Conditions: Diabetes, lung disease (COPD), kidney disease, or liver disease.
  • Recent Hospitalization: Recent surgery, intensive care (ICU) stays, or a history of recent infections.
  • Medical Devices: Having invasive devices like urinary catheters, IV lines, or breathing tubes.
  • Severe Injuries: Large burns or major physical trauma.
  • Pregnancy


500

Which order set lists the common antibiotics ordered for Sepsis?

Sepsis order set

500

When should the patient's BP be checked after the sepsis fluid bolus is administered?

2 BPs should be documented within 60 minutes after completion of the fluids bolus

500

When is a repeat lactic acid blood test required to be drawn?

If the initial lactic acid is over 2.0, the repeat lactic acid should be drawn within 6 hrs after Severe Sepsis Presentation 

500

Name 2 common sources of Sepsis in your body.

Skin/soft tissue infections

Urinary tract infections

Pneumonia infections

Abdominal infections

Blood infections

Brain infections