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    STOP SEPSIS:

    SAVE LIVES
    PRESENTED BY: MARYKUTTY JOSE & SUJI CHACKO
    Introduction to Sepsis
     One of the hematologic oncologic
    emergencies is sepsis. As a rehab unit,
    we often get hematologic patients, so
    it is very important to know the risk
    factors, signs, symptoms, and
    management of sepsis.
    Risk Factors
    1. Recent surgical procedure
    2. History of Diabetes Mellitus
    3. Immunocompromised patients (eg. Recent antineoplastic treatment, steroids)
    4. Concurrent immunosuppressive diseases
    5. Urinary Tract Infections
    6. Skin wound
    7. Invasive device (Central line, Foley catheter, drains)
    8. Infiltrate on chest x-ray
    9. Cough with sputum production
    10. Age over 65
    11. Pure nutritional status
    12. Hospitalization
    Review MD Anderson’s Adult Sepsis
    Management algorithm
    Nursing Management Continued

     Prevention of infection in neutropenic patients


     Intervention to educate patient and caregivers on infection control
    - Hygiene: hand hygiene, oral, perianal
    - Environmental restrictions (monitor temp at home)
    - Promote hygiene (perineal care)
     Intervention to provide emotional support to patients and
    caregivers
    - Assess current coping strategies and encourage use
    - Provide supportive resources
    Conclusion

    Prevention is better than cure. Sepsis and septic shock can affect a
    patient at any moment. It is important to recognize it in an early stage.
    As our oncologic patients are immunocompromised, it is essential to
    identify and prevent it in an early stage.

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