Rosini, J. M., & Srivastava, N. (2013).
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Nursing Considerations
Oxygenation and respiratory
function are priority
Proper positioning
ABGs monitored
Circulatory function addressed
with combination of fluids and
medications
Monitor:
Vital signs
body
temperature
hemodynamic function
urine output
level of consciousness
Signs and
Symptoms
Body temperature
>38C or <36C
influences tachycardia
Heart rate >90
beats/min
indication of tachycardia and hypovolemia
Respiratory rate
>20 breaths/min
Compensation for metabolic acidosis
White blood cell count
>12 000 /mm3 or <4
000/mm3
Altered mental status
Hypoperfusion can show as
disorientation or confusion
Apprehension, anxiety, agitation
Wolf, L. (2012). Early
Recognition and Treatment of
the Septic Patient in the
Emergency Department. JEN:
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doi:10.1016/j.jen.2011.11.006
Pathophysiology
Wolf, L. (2012). Early Recognition
and Treatment of the Septic
Patient in the Emergency
Department. JEN: Journal Of
Emergency Nursing, 38(2),
195-197.
doi:10.1016/j.jen.2011.11.006
The presence of systemic
inflammatory response
syndrome (SIRS) in the setting
of infection
SIRS causes vasodilation and capillary permeability
causing hypotention, hypoperfusion, metabolic acidosis,
elevated lactate levels and multisystem organ failure
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