I posed this same question and have not yet received any response. In our EDs,
we use the 38C, but our hospitalists have selected 38.3C as inpatient criteria.
Since our criteria are inherently different (we have no lab results
available at initial screen at triage), we opted to use the 38C as this seems
fairly standard for ED screening in the lit search I did. Perhaps more
sensitive for capturing those subtle presentations when vital signs and S&S are
all that's available? Would appreciate feedback from others.
Joyce V. Mickanin, MSN, RN I Director of Emergency Services I Community Health
Systems I 4000 Meridian Blvd., Franklin, TN 37067 I Office: 615-628-6573 I Fax:
615-373-7969 I Cell: 615-887-0008 l [email protected]
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Seckel,
Maureen
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 9:41 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Sepsis Groups] SIRS criteria
Simple question.
Why is SIRS criteria for Temperature written as 38 degrees for high in some
articles and medical calculators and 38.3 in others. Which really is it?
The SS Campaign guidelines and data base uses 38.3.
Thanks,
Maureen A. Seckel, APN, ACNS-BC, CCNS, CCRN
CNS Medical Pulmonary Critical Care
Sepsis Coordinator
Christiana Care Health System
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road
3E29
Newark, DE 19718
Office 302 733-6023
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