Identification of sepsis
Identifying sepsis early is key to survival
but is still the greatest challenge facing
effective sepsis management (Slade et al,
2003). By undertaking routine clinical
observations, nurses play a vital role in
identifying sepsis. Any patient presenting with two or more SIRS and a suspected
infective source is deemed to have sepsis
and needs further screening for signs of
organ dysfunction (severe sepsis) and risk
of mortality.