Does anyone have an article about BNP in the septic patient? We had a patient that presented to the ED with s/s of septic shock but because the BNP was elevated the patient was treated for CHF and instead of administering fluids, she was giving furosemide. When the ECHO was done, the patient had 60-65% EF and Xray was clear. BNP can be a marker for septic shock, as well as, CHF. Anyone have any information on this?
Thanks! Debbie Chambless, MSN, RN, ARNP-C Sepsis Coordinator Osceola Regional Medical Center Kissimmee, Fl 34741 Office: 407-518-3949 Cell: 772-807-0525 ~~Recognizing sepsis as a global enemy. Hoping for global unity in finding a solution~~ [cid:[email protected]]
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