Honolulu-The most important thing a health care provider can do is recognize sepsis and septic shock early and take immediate action, according to new guidelines released at the Society of Critical Care Medicine's (SCCM) 46th Critical Care Congress.
“I think it is important to recognize that sepsis and septic shock are medical emergencies,” said Andrew Rhodes, FRCP, FRCA, FFICM, co-chair of the guidelines committee. Early resuscitation should begin with early antibiotics and fluids,