(A&E) (Peri-Op & Anaesthesia)

Overview

• Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to an infection
• Suspect sepsis based on acute deterioration in patient in whom there is evidence of infection
• Risk Factors → age >65 yrs, immunocompromise, recent surgery, haemodialysis, diabetes, IV drug misuse, breached skin integrity

Making Diagnosis

Clinical Features:

• Signs associated with specific source of infection → eg. cough, dysuria, abdo pain
• NEWS2 ≥5 → indicates sepsis
• Tachypnoea (20/min)
• High (>38) or Low (<36) Temperature
• Tachycardia
• Altered Mental Status
• Low Oxygen Saturation
• Hypotension
• Oliguria