Honolulu—Sepsis and septic shock are medical emergencies that require immediate action. Early resuscitation should begin with early antibiotics and fluids, as well as the identification of the source of infection, according to new guidelines that were released at the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s (SCCM) 2017 Critical Care Congress.
In addition, the new guidelines say a health care provider who is trained and skilled in the management of sepsis should reassess the patient