Sepsis Case Study Essay

Sepsis continues to be a significant cause of death and morbidity in the intensive care unit (ICU), with documented mortality rates as high as 50% (Nargis, Ibrahim, & Ahamed, 2014). Moreover, it is also estimated to be the principal cause of death and illness worldwide (Singer et al., 2016). The socioeconomic costs related to sepsis in the United States were determined to be more than $20 billion in 2011 (Balk et al., 2017). Also, there has been a steady increase in the incidences of sepsis as the technological advances in medicine allow for more invasive procedures and the growth of multidrug-resistant organisms become more prevalent (Nargis, Ibrahim, & Ahamed, 2014). Therefore, timely diagnosis and treatment of sepsis are paramount.…

not biased or racist, and it is a killer. It will affect any age or gender. It is cunning, quick to manifest itself, and life-threatening, it is septic shock. Sepsis is a crafty syndrome that most people may not even realize they have until a family member realizes they are acting different and takes them to the emergency department. First it starts with an infection, then early sepsis, which if not treated it turns into septic shock. Sepsis is defined by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign as a…

Sepsis is the leading cause of death for hospitalized patients. It is estimated, that 1.6 million hospitalized patients are treated for sepsis annually. Sepsis is the leading cause of hospital mortality, and has an associated cost of 400 billion dollars per year in the United States (Lopez-Bushnell, Demaray, & Jaco, 2014, p.9). Sepsis is characterized as an overwhelming infection in the body that disrupts homeostasis by causing profound inflammation and a cascade of symptoms that leads to…

Utilizing Nursing Informatics in Sepsis Quality Improvement According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2016) from 1999-2014 over 2 million Americans have died with sepsis listed as a contributing cause, making sepsis the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. Jones et al. (2016) and Jones et al. (2015) report sepsis costing hospitals over 20 billion dollars in 2011, and Medicare and Medicaid reimbursed over 17 billion of those costs. Thus, the CMS initiated…

Introduction: Epidemiology: Sepsis is a significant public health burden with increasingly high incidence and mortality rates. In 2010, an estimated 5.1% of deaths were attributed to sepsis in the United Kingdom. Consequently, it is a leading cause of admission to intensive care units (ICU), delays in hospital discharge and a significant cost to the economy. Therefore, it is imperative to raise awareness and prepare clinicians with the knowledge and guidance to embark on the global movement…

Introduction Postpartum sepsis is a severe bodily reaction to an infection that occurs within 6 weeks after giving birth (postpartum). The condition is also called puerperal sepsis. Pregnancy causes changes in your body’s disease-fighting system (immune system) that increase your risk for infection and sepsis. Postpartum sepsis is a medical emergency that needs to be treated right away. It can cause inflammation, leaking blood vessels, and decreased blood flow to important organs, including your…

Introduction: Epidemiology: Sepsis is a significant public health burden with increasingly high incidence and mortality rates. In 2010, an estimated 5.1% of deaths were attributed to sepsis in the United Kingdom. Consequently, it is a leading cause of admission to intensive care units (ICU), delays in hospital discharge and a significant cost to the economy. Therefore, it is imperative to raise awareness and prepare clinicians with the knowledge and guidance to embark on the global movement…

Every year 750,000 people are diagnosed with sepsis in the United States and approximately 258,000 of them die (Dumont, Francis-Frank, Chong, & Balaan, 2016). The sepsis mortality rate is approximately 40 percent (Dumont et al., 2016). In 2011 sepsis cost hospitals an estimated $20.3 billion (Torio & Andrews, 2013). Sepsis increases the length of hospital stay, costs, and morality. Purpose of New Sepsis Screen Tools Implementation In December 2015 Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS)…

According to Schouten et al (2008), sepsis involves the activation of the coagulation cascade coupled with down-regulation of anticoagulation and fibrinolysis. An intricate link between inflammation and coagulation exists within the body (Neligan, 2006). When a pathogen is present in the bloodstream or when tissue injury occurs, an inflammatory response occurs. The response causes a stimulation of the immune system to produce interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis…

The patient is of the Hispanic background. 1. This patient is at risk for infection or developing sepsis due to being 10 days postop for an amputation. Complete blood count measure how many white blood cells are circulating in the bloodstream. The normal lab values are 500-10000. Numbers larger than 10000 are indicative of infection. Lactate acid test should be run although the patient is at 96% room air. Organs produce lactic acid when the body is not receiving enough oxygen. The prevention of…