IDENTIFYING SEPSIS

Dear nurses,

Updated 12/25

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Sepsis an Overview

 

   Learn more about : Sepsis

The surgical patient is at risk for infection, related to
  surgical intervention.

- Paralytic ileus may occur .

- Hypothermia due to fluid loss and bodily exposure
  during surgery. Hypothermia increases the body's need
  for oxygen and possibly may lead to a cardiac event.

 Warming measures are necessary.

Scenario: A patient was involved in a car accident. 

Trauma to the chest area, has resulted in a pneumothorax.

Learn more about: Pneumothorax