Community Sharing CSED006

Activate the Lactate

Author(s): Megan Brighton BSN, RN Angie Shemwell BSN, RN, CCRN Robyn Maehren BSN, RN, CEN Malia Arthur BSN, RN

CERP B 0.20

Expires Jun 03, 2027

Topics: Sepsis

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Activity Summary

The use of point of care lactate testing improved the timely recognition and treatment of severe sepsis in a large Level II tertiary emergency department triage area leading to improved outcomes and bundle compliance. This project resulted in a reduction in ED length of stay and a return on investment of 1032%.

Objectives

  • Describe early recognition of severe sepsis to meet the sepsis bundle.
  • Identify how to reduce length of time in from presentation to recognition of severe sepsis.

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