Sepsis

Abstract

Learning Objectives: Appreciate a brief history of sepsis Understand the limitations of SIRS as a screening tool for sepsis Understand the Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis (Sepsis-3) and related clinical assessment tools Recognize the rationale behind the new definition for sepsis Understand the relationship of the new sepsis definition to bedside screening and treatment of sepsis patients (qSOFA) Review the 3-hour bundle recommended by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Review the pertinent patient cases Presentation: 36:45