Keywords

Sepsis, Sepsis protocol, Septic shock, SIRS

 

Authors

  1. Latto, Celeste RN, MSN

Abstract

The purpose of this paper was to briefly define sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock and discuss evidence-based guidelines for implementing a sepsis protocol in the critical care setting. In addition, this article will further educate critical care nurses about sepsis and strategies to improve outcomes in this group of patients.