Autori: Ruth Kleinpell
Ustanova zaposlenja: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois (USA)
Ključne riječi: sepsis, guidelines, nursing care
Kongres/Simpozij: ”5. Međunarodni kongres HDMSARIST-a” i ”8. Međunarodni kongres WFCCN-a”
Mjesto i vrijeme održavanja: Šibenik, 12.-15. travnja 2012. godine
Sepsis is a complex consition that occures as a result of the systemic manifestation of infection. The early detection and management of sepsis are important components in preventing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Nurses play a key role in promoting best outcomes for patients with sepsis by promoting early detection and instituting treatment measures. Revised evidence based guidelines for the management of sepsis, the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines, will be published in 2012. This session will review updates in the management of patients with sepsis, highlighting key features of the new guidelines and implications for sepsis care.