Abstract
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition associated with high morbidity and mortality rates resulting in the death of 270,000 Americans annually (CDC, 2018). Most patients diagnosed with sepsis are admitted through the ED. Unlike many other emergency conditions, the signs and symptoms of sepsis along with variances in patient presentations are often vague and subtle, making early identification and treatment a challenge. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implementation of an ED nurse-led triage sepsis protocol.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Mixed/Multi Method Research
Keywords:
Sepsis Screening, Triage Assessment, Emergency Nursing
Recommended Citation
Ward, Lynne E.; Heusinkvelt, Jennifer M.; Huber, Lacey J.; Miller, Breann N.; Ronhovde, Azusa; Barnason, Susan A.; and Kranau, Katie A., "Implementation of emergency department nurse triage sepsis screening protocol" (2020). General Submissions: Presenations (Oral and Poster). 83.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/gen_sub_presentations/2020/posters/83
Conference Name
Emergency Nursing 2020
Conference Host
Emergency Nurses Association
Conference Location
Virtual Event
Conference Year
2020
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Implementation of emergency department nurse triage sepsis screening protocol
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Sepsis is a life-threatening condition associated with high morbidity and mortality rates resulting in the death of 270,000 Americans annually (CDC, 2018). Most patients diagnosed with sepsis are admitted through the ED. Unlike many other emergency conditions, the signs and symptoms of sepsis along with variances in patient presentations are often vague and subtle, making early identification and treatment a challenge. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implementation of an ED nurse-led triage sepsis protocol.