Impending septic doom

generic approach

  • What is the source of infection?
  • Right place?
  • Cultures, gas (lactate and acid-base status), other bloods to look for true septic doom
    Resuscitation
  • A/B: oxygen → ventilation/respiratory support?
  • C: Access, fluids
  • D: Glucose management
    Source control
  • WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF INFECTION?

Not all that looks septic

non-resolving pneumonias
other causes of shock? the cardiac baby?