Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2016
Abstract
Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In order to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with sepsis in patients, early detection is vital, and so screening protocols have been developed. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign has developed an evidence based screening guideline that has been adapted by various institutions. Having specific criteria in detecting a septic patient is the defining factor in screening for sepsis by nursing staff. In order for the sepsis protocol to be effective, it is necessary that nursing and other front line staff be educated. Institutional barriers regarding implementation of protocol is another factor that still needs to be effectively addressed. This review will explore the benefit of implementing sepsis protocols within hospitals and many of the challenges that have already been faced.
Recommended Citation
McCaffery, M., Onikoyi, O., Rodrigopulle, D., Syed, A., Jones, S., Mansfield, L., & Krishna, M. G. (2016). Sepsis-review of screening for sepsis by nursing, nurse driven sepsis protocols and development of sepsis hospital policy/protocols. Nursing and Palliative Care, 1(2), 33-37.
Publisher's Statement
Originally published in Nursing and Palliative Care, 1(2), 33-37. This material can be found here.
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