Sepsis is our number one quality priority: Day 20 of our campaign

November 20, 2018

The Sepsis 6

Sepsis is a serious complication of an infection.

Without quick treatment, sepsis can lead to multiple organ failure and death.

The sepsis 6 are the actions to take to ensure the patient receives timely treatment, the sepsis 6 are:

• Give high flow oxygen
• Take blood cultures
• Give IV antibiotics
• Give a fluid challenge
• Measure lactate
• Measure urine output

By doing these six simple things in the first hour you can double your patient’s chance of survival.