Lesson 1How Sepsis and Septic Shock Develop: Body's Reaction, Organ Failure, and How It WorsensExplains the body's reaction to infection, covering swelling and defence pathways, small blood vessel problems, and cell issues. Connects these to organ failure, shock worsening, and signs nurses watch closely in real time.
Body's defence reaction to infection in sepsisDamage to blood vessel linings and fluid leakageProblems with small blood flow and cell energyFrom sepsis to septic shock: main changesPatterns of organ failure and SOFA ideasReal-life signs linked to disease processesLesson 2Details of Fluid Treatment: Choosing Salts, Giving Boluses, and Spotting Too Much FluidCovers choosing salt solutions, bolus amounts, and speeds in early sepsis revival. Stresses checking fluid response dynamically, spotting fluid overload at bedside, and nurse methods to balance blood flow without harm.
Balanced salts versus normal saline choicesStarting bolus methods and recheck timesFixed and changing fluid response toolsBedside signs of too much fluidRecording fluid balance and overall statusTeamwork on reducing fluid strategiesLesson 3Patient Safety and Sepsis Problems: Kidney Damage, Blood Clotting Issues, and Need for Organ HelpDeals with common sepsis problems like sudden kidney damage, clotting disorders, breathing failure, and need for organ help. Stresses early spotting, prevention methods, and nurse care for kidney, breathing, and blood support.
Spotting and grading sudden kidney damageClotting problems, DIC, and bleeding dangersBreathing failure and machine breathing supportBlood flow help beyond pressure drugsNurse care for kidney machine therapyStopping and early spotting of problemsLesson 4Recording and Talking: Noting Care Bundles, Warning Signs, and Passing On Sepsis CareGives details on correct recording of sepsis care bundles, vital signs trends, and actions, plus clear talk on warning signs. Stresses organised handovers, loop-back talk, and checklists to keep care going smoothly.
Noting sepsis bundle parts and timesRecording blood flow and lactate trendsWarning signs and quick response rulesOrganised handover tools for sepsis patientsTeam talk best waysLegal and quality effects of recordingLesson 5Wise Use of Antibiotics and Timing: Choosing Starting Treatment, Reducing It, and Culture CareFocuses on quick starting antibiotic choices, doses, and giving in sepsis. Reviews taking samples, rechecking treatment with new info, reducing strategies, and nurse roles in wise antibiotic use and watching side effects.
Time for first antibiotic dose in sepsisStarting treatment choices and local bug patternsTaking samples without delaying treatmentReducing and length of treatmentWatching for antibiotic bad effectsNurse help in wise use meetingsLesson 6Pressure Drugs and Heart Boosters: When to Use, Dose Goals, Adjusting, Side Effects, and Common Nurse-Led Plans for NoradrenalineReviews noradrenaline as main pressure drug in septic shock, focusing on when to use, starting doses, adjusting methods, monitoring goals, side effects, and common nurse-led plans, including safety checks and central line needs.
When to use noradrenaline in septic shockStarting doses, mix strength, and adjusting stepsMAP goals and blood flow monitoringSpotting and handling side effectsCentral line use, keeping open, and leak careNurse-led pressure drug adjusting plansLesson 7Current World Sepsis Guidelines and Bundles (Surviving Sepsis Campaign): 1-Hour and 3-Hour PartsSums up current Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines and bundles, stressing 1-hour and 3-hour parts. Highlights time-critical nurse actions, local plan changes, and check-feedback ways to boost following rules and patient results.
Main ideas of Surviving Sepsis CampaignOne-hour bundle parts and nurse actionsThree-hour bundle parts and orderFitting bundles into ward routinesMeasuring following and feedback loopsChanging guidelines to local meansLesson 8Blood Flow Goals in Sepsis: MAP Goals, Lactate-Guided Revival, and Fluid Response ChecksDefines blood flow goals in sepsis, including MAP goals, lactate clearing, and blood flow signs. Reviews bedside fluid response checks and using changing measures, scans, and clinical sense in revival choices.
MAP goals and personal blood pressure aimsLactate trends and blood flow-guided revivalCapillary refill and edge blood flow signsChanging measures for fluid responseRole of bedside scans in volume checksBalancing fluids, pressure drugs, and heart boostersLesson 9Watching Response to Sepsis Treatment: Repeated Lactates, Urine Amount, End-Organ Blood Flow Signs, and Bedside ToolsDescribes monitoring sepsis treatment response using repeated lactates, urine amount, mind state, and other end-organ signs. Covers bedside tools, recheck frequency, and recording to guide ongoing revival and reducing.
Repeated lactate checks and meaningsUrine amount goals and kidney blood flowBrain state and confusion checksSkin, heat, and blood flow checksFrequency and setup of recheck roundsTrend-based recording and care changesLesson 10Controlling Infection Source: Rules, Times, and Nurse Teamwork for Tests and ProceduresOutlines rules for controlling infection source, including timing, teamwork on scans and procedures, and talk with the team. Highlights nurse roles in prep, moving, consent help, and after-procedure watching.
Spotting likely infection sources earlyTiming and need for source control actionsTeamwork on scans and bedside proceduresBefore-procedure prep and safety checksAfter-procedure watching and problem signsNurse role in team planning
