Sepsis bundles: Just do it
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Annals of Pharmacotherapy
Abstract
The initial management of patients with septic shock appears to be critical in terms of determining outcome; a standardized systematic approach for the management of patients with severe infections appears to consistently improve the delivery of recommended therapies and, as a result, may improve patient outcomes. With minimal-to-no risk or acquisition costs, severe sepsis bundle implementation should become the standard of care for the management of septic shock. A multifaceted approach may aid in the success of implementation of sepsis bundles in teaching and nonteaching institutions. Bundle implementation should change clinical practice by including surveillance, feedback reporting, and staff education to organize the target interventions into packages that must be implemented in strict compliance, for every patient, to ensure uniformity and provide practical applicability. Quality improvement via utilization of protocols can be achieved, regardless of institution size or academic status, and should continue to be promoted in the intensive care unit setting.
First Page
1829
Last Page
1831
DOI
10.1345/aph.1P509
Publication Date
11-1-2010
Recommended Citation
Micek, Scott T. and Sawyer, Amber M., "Sepsis bundles: Just do it" (2010). Pharmacy Practice Faculty Publications. 122.
https://doi.org/10.1345/aph.1P509
https://collections.uhsp.edu/pharm-practice_pubs/122