SEPSIS

Course overview

Sepsis Course Objectives: 1. Define the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). 2. Compare and contrast the conditions of sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock. 3. Examine the process for early identification and management of sepsis. 4. Identify the signs of systemic hypoperfusion in septic shock. 5. Indicate the most common places for infections to start in the body. 6. List facts regarding the incidence of sepsis. 7. Identify people who are at high risk for developing sepsis. 8. Identify predisposing factors which contribute to developing sepsis. 9. Recite the correct order for the cascade for severe sepsis. 10. Relate how serum lactate is an indicator of tissue ischemia. 11. Name the first two detectable clinical signs of sepsis. 12. Discover the purposes for the Surviving Sepsis Campaign. 13. Explore the correct order for the steps for the Sepsis Resuscitation Bundle. 14. Review the guidelines for blood cultures. 15. Review the guidelines for improving the time to broad spectrum antibiotics. 16. Discuss the guidelines for applying vasopressors for ongoing hypotension. 17. Review the guidelines for maintaining adequate ScVO2/SVO2. 18. Report the measures involved in the Sepsis Management Bundle. 19. Identify the four main goals of the resuscitation program. 20. Explore the role of the nurse in the early identification and treatment of sepsis.