Sepsis

Question 1

Clinical features

Answer 1

Fever - most common in children
Tachycardia (or brady)
Tachypnoea (or brady)
Oligouria
Cool extremities/colour changes
Lethargic, irritable, confused
Vomiting

Question 2

Management

Answer 2

Maintain airway
High flow O2
Obtain IV access - use IO needle if needs be
Fluids - beware of overload (give inotropes)
High dose broad spectrum abx:
cefotaxime >3m
ceftriaxone <3m
correct hypoglycaemia