Nursing care of patients with shock from sepsis: 2 comparative case studies

Abstract

Sepsis is a life-threatening critical condition caused by the process. Inflammation that occurs in the body is severe and continuous until it causes shock (septic shock), which leads to the condition of multiorgan dysfunction syndrome. As a result, tissues or cells are destroyed and injured continuously. If not treated correctly and quickly, it is the cause of death of up to 1 in 4 of all infected patients with infection. Although the EGDT (early goal-directed therapy) treatment guidelines have begun to be applied to treatment, which can be considered a new knowledge base, one must know and be familiar with the application to patients. Sepsis patients, according to EGDT, rely on appropriate, accurate, and fast focus on screening, treatment, nursing, and prevention of complications to reduce the risk of death, disability, and the cost of care. And it not only affects the patient himself, but it also affects the family, community, and society as well. Getting the correct diagnosis and medical treatment in a timely manner is important, and there are guidelines to prevent risks that may occur in patients.