6. ∗ Sepsis is common
∗ SEPSIS KILLS!!! (36,800 deaths in UK in 2005)
∗ Early intervention saves lives (in a study of over
15,000 patients across 30 countries over 2 years,
mortality fell by 20%)
Why is it important?
16. ∗ High flow oxygen
∗ Peripheral blood cultures
∗ IV antibiotics (as per local policy)
∗ Fluid resuscitate
∗ Serum lactate
∗ Measure hour fluid balance (?catheterise)
First hour care in sepsis or ‘sepsis six’
24. ∗ Further fluid resuscitation if indicated
∗ Ensure Hb > 7 g / dl
∗ If still shocked (low BP / urine output / high↓
lactate) insert central line and ensure CVP = 8-
12mmHg; consider noradrenaline or dopamine
∗ Check ScvO2; consider dobutamine if <70%
Six hour resuscitation bundle
25. ∗ APACHE II score
∗ ?Low tidal volume ventilation
∗ Ventilation care bundle
∗ Hydrocortisone
∗ ?vasopressin
∗ ?Activated protein C
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