serviço de emergência

A importância da identificação precoce da sepse pela equipe de enfermagem no serviço de emergência

Resumo: Introduction: Sepsis is a syndrome caused by the individual's systemic inflammatory response, in an uncontrolled manner and of infectious origin. When the diagnosis is delayed, the clinical picture may become worse and, usually, the onset manifests itself with nonspecific and subtle alterations of vital signs such as tachycardia and tachypnea, later the symptomatology becomes more complex. Specific objective: to evaluate and to apply the protocol of sepsis of quickly and appropriately. Overall objective: To reduce mortality due to the disease with a quick action in the first care. Recognize early signs of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS), sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock. Control the infectious focus. Ensure follow-up care. Rationale: because it is one of the diseases with the highest mortality rate. Despite being a common problem, worldwide and with devastating consequences, it is still one of the most serious public health problems. This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, based on a bibliographical review based on data from the Virtual Health Library (VHL). It is concluded that the knowledge about sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock on the part of the nursing and medical professionals who work in the unit of urgency and emergency studied is still restricted and needs to be expanded. In addition, since this knowledge is directly linked to the early identification and treatment of septic syndrome. Keywords: sepsis; nursing care; emergency services. Expandir Resumo Acessar Texto Completo