The student will be competent in the assessment and resuscitation of the patient presenting with severe sepsis or septic shock.
The student will be able to assess a patient presenting with sepsis to produce a valid differential diagnosis, investigate appropriately, formulate and implement a management plan.
Be aware of guidelines with regard to antibiotic selection and use. Knowledge of common gram negative and gram positive organisms producing sepsis.
Know the ‘Sepsis Six’.
Be aware of the first steps in the management of the patient with ‘severe sepsis’ and ‘septic shock’. Rapidly assesses the shocked patient in terms of ABC, airway, breathing and circulation.
Be able to interpret initial investigations such as a venous blood gas.
