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Neutropenic Sepsis In The Intensive Care Unit, Nicole Melchiorre
Neutropenic Sepsis In The Intensive Care Unit, Nicole Melchiorre
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
This poster will review the pathophysiology of neutropenic sepsis, specifically involving patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Understanding the pathophysiological process of neutropenic sepsis allows the caregiver to comprehend the severity and consequences of the disease process and how imperative early intervention is in treatment of these patients. Early intervention with fluid resuscitation, antibiotics, obtaining cultures, and maintaining adequate perfusion of vital organs by treating hypotension and hypoxia are all a part of improving outcomes and decreasing mortality. It is crucial to recognize the complexity of neutropenic sepsis and responding to it as an oncological emergency.
Sepsis, John Bell
Sepsis, John Bell
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
The pathophysiology of sepsis is related to the patient’s immune response. It involves an imbalance between pro-inflammatory and antiinflammatory responses, causing damage by a variety of mechanisms (Keegan & Wira, 2014).
Pathophysiology Of Infective Endocarditis, Blake Splawinski
Pathophysiology Of Infective Endocarditis, Blake Splawinski
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Infective Endocarditis (IE) is a rare disease that can be difficult to manage and treat due to the complex nature of the disease process. The pathophysiology behind IE involves damage to the cardiac endothelium allowing bacterial infection to occur. Pathogens gain access to the bloodstream adheres to the compromised cardiac tissue. This infection grows and causes a multitude of issues for the patient. Determining the specific bacteria involved allows for the proper antibiotic regimen. Understanding the pathophysiology and treatment plans assist the interdisciplinary team to successfully manage IE. Nursing implications focus on education, monitoring, and identifying patient populations more susceptible …
Pathophysiology Of Sepsis, Billie K. Newland
Pathophysiology Of Sepsis, Billie K. Newland
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. In the United States, over 1.6 million hospitalizations and 250,000 deaths are attributed to sepsis each year. It is important that healthcare providers are aware of the signs/symptoms of sepsis because effective treatment depends on rapid recognition and treatment. Current quality improvement measures were used to investigate sepsis treatment recommendations. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Joint Commision (JC) recommend the use of Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock Early Management Bundle (SEP-1). The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) launched the Emergency Quality Network (E-QUAL) Sepsis Initiative as an addition to the SEP1 …