Treat Sepsis
If you suspect sepsis, it is an emergency, like a heart attack, stroke, or multiple trauma. The patient requires immediate medical attention in a hospital with an intensive care unit.
His or her chances of survival depend to a large extent on receiving successful treatment for the infection that led to sepsis, including broad-range antibiotics and any other treatment necessary to eliminate the cause of infection. This treatment must also be supported by suitable steps to stabilize blood circulation, like infusions and medicine. Every minute counts!
The six steps of sepsis treatment
- Give high flow oxygen (via non-rebreather mask)
- Take blood cultures
- Give IV antibiotics
- Start IV fluid resuscitation
- Check hemoglobin and lactate
- Monitor hourly urine output accurately
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Source
8_ Kumar A, Roberts D, Wood KE, et al.: Duration of hypotension before initiation of effective
antimicrobial therapy is the critical determinant of survival in human septic shock.
Crit Care Med, 34: 1589-1596, 2006.
