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dc.contributor.authorSmall, Mark
dc.date.accessioned2021-03-20T15:05:35Z
dc.date.available2021-03-20T15:05:35Z
dc.date.issued2012-11
dc.identifier.citationSmall, M., 2012. Recognising and managing severe sepsis in the pre-hospital environment. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 4 (11), 631-637.en_US
dc.identifier.issn1759-1376
dc.identifier.issn2041-9457
dc.identifier.doi10.12968/jpar.2012.4.11.631
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12417/1034
dc.description.abstractSevere sepsis is a complex medical condition in which the immune system overreacts to an infection leading to circulatory shock and organ failure. Patients with severe sepsis are critically ill and have a high mortality rate in the absence of early aggressive treatment, however, recognition and treatment of the condition remains poor. Recent improvements in the care of patients with myocardial infarction, stroke and multiple trauma have demonstrated how pre-hospital recognition and treatment can greatly improve outcomes for patients, and paramedics are well placed to provide similar improvements to the care of patients with severe sepsis. This article will explore the pathophysiology of sepsis, the recommended treatment bundles suggested by the ‘sepsis six campaign’ and the difficulties faced in implementing such treatments. Finally, it will explore the interventions that could be undertaken by Paramedics to improve patient care. Abstract published with permission.
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectEmergency Medical Servicesen_US
dc.subjectPre-hospitalen_US
dc.subjectSepsisen_US
dc.subjectShocken_US
dc.titleRecognising and managing severe sepsis in the pre-hospital environmenten_US
dc.source.journaltitleJournal of Paramedic Practiceen_US
dcterms.dateAccepted2021-01-13
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rioxxterms.licenseref.startdate2021-01-13
rioxxterms.typeJournal Article/Reviewen_US
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refterms.dateFirstOnline2013-08-16
html.description.abstractSevere sepsis is a complex medical condition in which the immune system overreacts to an infection leading to circulatory shock and organ failure. Patients with severe sepsis are critically ill and have a high mortality rate in the absence of early aggressive treatment, however, recognition and treatment of the condition remains poor. Recent improvements in the care of patients with myocardial infarction, stroke and multiple trauma have demonstrated how pre-hospital recognition and treatment can greatly improve outcomes for patients, and paramedics are well placed to provide similar improvements to the care of patients with severe sepsis. This article will explore the pathophysiology of sepsis, the recommended treatment bundles suggested by the ‘sepsis six campaign’ and the difficulties faced in implementing such treatments. Finally, it will explore the interventions that could be undertaken by Paramedics to improve patient care. Abstract published with permission.en_US


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