In this session, we will do a deeper dive into shock states by focusing on one of the more common shock states you will encounter in critical care, sepsis and septic shock. Sepsis is associated with a significant degree of mortality, and being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of sepsis may enable you to get patients to much needed care early enough in their treatment course to make a difference.
Of note, the video on vasopressors is a bit of a repeat from last week; however, we didn't spend a ton of time talking about vasopressors and its a key concept to this module, so I included it here as well.
Learning Objectives
1. Differentiate between infection, sepsis and septic shock (refer to 3rd international consensus definitions)
2. Use the qSOFA score to identify patients who may have sepsis
3. Draw an algorithm for the management of sepsis
4. Select an appropriate plan (regimen and monitoring) for fluid resuscitation in sepsis
5. Discuss clinical parameters used to guide therapy in sepsis
6. Explain differences between commonly used vasopressors in the setting of sepsis
7. Determine when the use of steroids is appropriate in the treatment of sepsis
8. Select an appropriate antimicrobial regimen for sepsis given a patient scenario