SIRS

SEPSIS

SEPTIC SHOCK

SEVERE

SEPSIS

MODS

SPECIFY: SIRS Sepsis SEVERE Sepsis Septic Shock MODS (please specify EACH organ

dysfunction and its link to sepsis.)

SIRS

SUSPECTED

INFECTION

SEPSIS

ACUTEORGAN

DYSFUNCTION

SEPSIS

SEVERESEPSIS

SEPTIC SHOCK~ Sepsis-induced hypotension

persisting despite fluid resuscitation.

~ MAP < 65mmHg or lactate>/= to 4mmol/L

SIRS/SEPSIS Key Concepts

~ Consider a statement outlining criteria: “patient presents tachycardic with elevated WBCs. Suspected UTI as

underlying cause of sepsis.

~ Consider if Sepsis was Present on Admission (POA).

~ Please document SUSPECTED source of infection as well as SUSPECTED causative organism (Gram negative, MRSA,

pseudomonas, etc)

~ Please carry diagnosis through the record. Ensure diagnosis is included in discharge summary if resolved early

in patient stay.

~ Avoid use of the terms: ‘sepsis syndrome’ and ‘urosepsis’