Keywords

sepsis, sepsis guidelines, septic shock, severe sepsis, surviving sepsis campaign

Authors

1. Lehman, Karen D. MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
2. Thiessen, Kellie PhD, RN

Abstract

Abstract: The Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2012 Guidelines offer recommendations for the care of severely septic patients. These guidelines are appraised and summarized briefly in this article, and a case example illustrates the integration process. These guidelines are important for multidisciplinary team members working together toward the common goal of reducing sepsis mortality.