Hello All, Does the SSC have any literature on a valid/reliable screening parameters for sepsis on the pregnant patient? We are looking at starting to implement screening in the outpatient OB triage areas as well as the patients being admitted. Knowing that there is literature stating there is normally elevations with HR and elevated WBC in the pregnant woman.
Galvagno, S & Camann, W. (2009). Sepsis and acute renal failure in pregnancy. Obstetric Anesthesiology, 108 (2). pp.572-575 Lappen, J., Keene, M., Lore, M., Grobman, W., & Gossett, D. (2010). Existing models fail to predict sepsis in an obstetric population with intrauterine infection. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 203 (6). pp. 573-578. Any thoughts or literature on a screening criteria for this unique population would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance for your responses. Brenda Downs MSN, RN, ACNS-BC Program Director -Clinical Performance Improvement Catholic Healthcare West - Care Management 3555 S. Val Vista Drive Gilbert, Arizona 85298 Cell: 480-720-6102 [email protected] "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming..." Dory - the fish.
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