S&S
A temperature greater than 38°C (100.4°F) or less than 36°C (96.8°F) suggests this.
What is infection or sepsis?
We want to keep this between 94-99%
What is Oxygen Saturation?
Two or more abnormal findings from this screening tool raise concern for sepsis.
What is SIRS?
This life-threatening condition occurs when the body’s response to infection causes organ dysfunction?
What is sepsis?
This skin finding may appear warm and flushed early in sepsis.
What is vasodilation?
This is the first-line fluid for hypotension in sepsis.
What is isotonic crystalloid
This vital sign is often the earliest indicator of sepsis in the field.
What is tachycardia?
Sepsis results from a dysregulated response to this underlying problem.
What is infection?
This late sign of sepsis indicates poor perfusion and hypoxia.
What is mottled or cool skin?
Early notification of this hospital team improves sepsis outcomes.
What is a sepsis alert or sepsis team?
This lab value, though not measured prehospital, reflects anaerobic metabolism in sepsis.
What is lactate?
This process causes widespread vasodilation, capillary leak, and hypotension in sepsis.
What is the inflammatory response
Decreased urine output in sepsis indicates dysfunction of this organ system.
What are the kidneys?
If hypotension persists after fluids, this medication may be started per protocol.
What is a vasopressor?
This patient population may not present with a fever during sepsis.
Who are the elderly or immunocompromised?
This stage of sepsis includes persistent hypotension requiring vasopressors after fluid resuscitation.
What is septic shock?
This mental status change is commonly seen as sepsis progresses.
What is AMS?
What are antibiotics?
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Cellular hypoxia in sepsis occurs despite adequate oxygen levels due to this mechanism.
What is impaired cellular oxygen utilization