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February 20, 2014


Dear Colleague,

Mortality due to sepsis is as high as 50% and is the number one cause of death in the intensive care unit (ICU). The International Guidelines for Management of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock were updated in 2012; they include several new emphases, which are summarized nicely in Get to Know the International Sepsis Guidelines (Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 2013). One notable change is the focus on less use of blood products, both because of lack of demonstrated benefits and to minimize the risk of transfusion-related complications.

With regard to blood products, the recommendations are as follows:

  • Transfuse RBCs for hemoglobin < 7 g/dL to target a hemoglobin of 7 to 9 g/dL in adults.
  • Don’t use erythropoietin to reverse sepsis-associated anemia.
  • Don’t use FFP to correct lab clotting abnormalities unless active bleeding is present or a surgical intervention is planned.
  • Give FFP for platelet count of 10,000/mm3 or less in the absence of active bleeding or 20,000/mm3 or less if the patient has a high risk of bleeding.
  • Use higher platelet counts (50,000/mm3 or greater) for active bleeding, surgery, or invasive procedures to minimize the risk of hemorrhage.

You can read more about the campaign and about sepsis and septic shock by exploring the articles in More Resources.

 

Get to Know the International Sepsis Guidelines

Pediatric Sepsis: A Case Study

Improving Sepsis Outcomes for Acutely Ill Adults Using Interdisciplinary Order Sets

INSPIRING CHANGE: Sepsis: Recognizing the Next Event

Critically Ill and Septic Patient: Is Red Blood Cell Transfusion Adding to the Domino Effect?

What's new in sepsis?

Sincerely,




Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP
Clinical Edito
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