Septic shock in the ER: diagnostic and management challenges

Open Access Emerg Med. 2019 Apr 11:11:77-86. doi: 10.2147/OAEM.S166086. eCollection 2019.

Abstract

Sepsis is a common presentation in the emergency department and a common cause of intensive care unit admissions and death. Accurate triage, rapid recognition, early resuscitation, early antibiotics, and eradication of the source of infection are the key components in delivering quality sepsis care. Evaluation of the patient's volume status, optimal hemodynamic resuscitation, and evaluation of patient response is crucial for sepsis management in the emergency department.

Keywords: Sepsis-3; fluid responsiveness; lactate; resuscitation; sepsis.