iEM - June 28, 2021 - By Kohylah Piper
"Key Points- Sepsis is a clinically heterogeneous syndrome, which has a progression that can lead to severe cellular, metabolic, and overall hemodynamic dysfunction.
- If left un-recognized or, if it is not treated aggressively, the patient outcomes may be dim.
- The SOFA score is a criteria that is used in-depth and in a quick overview to assess the level of organ dysfunction in suspected or confirmed sepsis.
- Patients should be consistently monitored while exploring for the possible primary source.
- Sepsis is treated with rapid infusion of intravenous fluids and by using broad-spectrum antibiotics"