Sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sepsis six bundle?
A
Titrate oxygen to 94% Measure urine output Take blood culture Measure serum lactate and send FBC IV fluid resuscitation Administer IV ABs
2
Q
Name some red flag symptoms for sepsis.
A
Recent chemotherapy
Non-blanching, mottled, cyanotic or ashen appearance
Systolic BP of less than 90
<92% sats
>130 bpm
>25
Lactate >2mmol/l
Not passed urine in last 18 hours - <0.5ml/kg/hour UO
Acute confusional state
Responds to voice or pain or is unresponsive in general.
3
Q
Under what condition should sats be kept between 88 and 92%?
A
If at risk of CO2 retention ie COPD
