sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
history of sepsis
A
how is the patient feeling
what symptoms do they have
do they have any allergies
2
Q
bloods taken in sepsis?
A
FBC, U+Es, LFTs, VBG, blood cultures, CRP, clotting
3
Q
BUFALO
A
blood cultures
urine output monitoring - check U+Es, urinalysis and urine cultures if positive
Fluids - IV bolus
Antibiotics - broad spec
Lactate - VBG
Oxygen
4
Q
referrals in ? sepsis
A
Discuss with senior member of the team
Contact critical care outreach team
Consider referral to Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
5
Q
when to consider ICU referral in sepsis
A
Failure to respond to medical management
Patient requires ventilator support
Patient requires blood pressure support
Deterioration of blood gas despite full medical management
