Introduction Continued patient survival and long-term quality of life are threatened by two clinical syndromes-that may result in death or profound disability
Definition 1. Sepsis - the systemic response to infection. SBP < 90 mmHg Acute mental status change PaO 2 < 60 mmHg ( PaO 2 /FiO2 < 250) Increased lactic acid/acidosis Oliguria DIC or Platelet < 80,000 /mm 3 Liver enzymes > 2 x normal .
Definition 2. SIRS - is a systemic inflammatory response to a variety of insults including infection, ischemia, infarction, and injury. It leads to disorders of microcirculation, organ perfusion and finally to secondary organ dysfunction. 3. MODS - the presence of altered organ function in an acutely ill patient such that homeostasis could not be maintained without intervention.
Homeostasis Carvalho AC, Freeman NJ. J Crit Illness. 1994;9:51-75; Kidokoro A et al. Shock. 1996;5:223-8; Vervloet MG et al. Semin Thromb Hemost. 1998;24:33-44.
Relationship of Shock, SIRS, and MODS Fig. 67-1
Relationship Between Sepsis and SIRS TRAUMA BURNS PANCREATITIS SEPSIS SIRS INFECTION SEPSIS BACTEREMIA
The Sepsis Continuum A clinical response arising from a nonspecific insult, with 2 of the following: T >38 o C or <36 o C HR >90 beats/min RR >20/min WBC >12,000/mm 3 or <4,000/ mm 3 or >10% bands SIRS with a presumed or confirmed infectious process . Sepsis SIRS Severe Sepsis Septic Shock Sepsis with organ failure Refractory hypotension
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome Sl.No System Time from ICU admission to onset of significant dysfunction (days) 1. Respiratory 1-2 2. Hematologic 3 3. Central nervous 4 4. Cardiovascular 4 5. Hepatic 5-6 6. Renal 4-11 7. Gastrointestinal 10-14
Risk factors of sepsis use of immunosuppressive therapies for organ transplants longer lives of patients predisposed to sepsis, the elderly , diabetics, cancer patients , & major organ failure increased use of invasive devices indiscriminate use of antimicrobial drugs Underlying diseases : neutropenia, tumors, leukemia, cirrhosis of the liver, DM , AIDS, & chronic conditions Surgery or instrumentation: catheters . Prior drug therapy : Immuno-suppressive drugs Age : males (> 40 years), females(20-45 years ) Miscellaneous conditions : childbirth , septic abortion, trauma and burns
Classification of MODS Immediate Type (Primary) Delayed type (Secondary) Accumulation type :
Inadequate Resuscitation Preoperative Illness Trauma or Operation Tissue Injury optimal oxygen delivery and support Recovery Excessive Inflammatory Response SIRS/MODS Pathogenesis of SIRS/MODS
Pathophysiology Inflammatory response Release of mediators Direct damage to the endothelium Hyper metabolism Vasodilation leading to decreased SVR Increase in vascular permeability Activation of coagulation cascade
Clinical manifestations Nonspecific symptoms of sepsis : fever chills fatigue , malaise anxiety or confusion absent symptoms in serious infections, especially in elderly individuals Angus DC, et al . Crit Care Med 2001, 29:1303-1310.
Clinical staging stage 1- volume requirements are a little higher than expected Stage 2 - occult dysfunction in each organ stage 3 - each organ has an overt dysfunction and requires support stage 4- patient dies from sequential organ failure.
Diagnosis History community or nosocomial infection immunocompromised patient underlying diseases Some clues to a septic event include Fever or unexplained signs with malignancy or instrumentation Hypotension Oliguria or anuria Tachypnea or hyperpnea Hypothermia without obvious cause Bleeding Angus DC, et al . Crit Care Med 2001, 29:1303-1310.
Diagnosis Physical Examination In all neutropenic patients and pelvic infection the physical exam should include rectal, pelvic, and genital examinations perirectal, and/or perineal abscesses pelvic inflammatory disease and/or abscesses, or prostatitis Angus DC, et al . Crit Care Med 2001, 29:1303-1310.
MODS scoring system ORGAN SYSTEM 1 2 3 4 Cardio vascular <120 120-140 >140 inotropes Lactate>5 Respiratory >300 226-300 151-225 76-150 <75 Renal <100 101-200 201-350 351-500 >500 Central nervous system 15 13-14 10-12 7-9 <6 Hepatic <20 21-60 61-120 121-240 >240 Hematologic >120 81-120 51-80 21-50 <20
Collaborative management Goals Prevention and treatment of infection Maintenance of tissue oxygenation Nutritional and metabolic support, and Appropriate support of individual failing organs 6/22/2012
Early Goal-Directed Therapy NEJM 2001;345:1368-77 .
Complications Adult respiratory distress syndrome ( ARDS ) Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation ( DIC ) Acute Renal failure ( ARF ) Intestinal bleeding Liver failure Central Nervous System dysfunction Heart failure Death Angus DC, et al . Crit Care Med 2001, 29:1303-1310.
List of Nursing Diagnoses Ineffective airway clearance related to excessive secretion, presence of an artificial airway, neuromuscular dysfunction. Impaired gas exchange related to VQ mismatch, intrapulmonary shunting, alveolar hypoventilation. Decreased cardiac output related to alterations to preload, afterload and contractility. Imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements related to less intake of exogenous nutrients and increased metabolic demand.
List of Nursing Diagnoses 5. Ineffective tissue perfusion (cardiopulmonary, renal) related to decreased myocardial oxygen supply than demand. 6. Acute confusion related to sensory overload, sensory deprivation and sleep pattern disturbance.
Nursing intervention Prevention and treatment of infection Aggressive infection control strategies Appropriate cultures Initiate broad spectrum antibiotic therapy Early aggressive surgery to remove necrotic tissue Aggressive pulmonary management Strict asepsis
Nursing intervention Maintenance of tissue oxygenation Sedation Mechanical ventilation Analgesia Paralysis and Rest Maintaining normal levels of hemoglobin Use PEEP Increase preload and reduce afterload
Nursing intervention Nutritional and metabolic needs Monitor prealbumin and plasma transferrin level Provide adequate nutrition Enteral feeding
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