Any clinical feedback is helpful, An Attending at our hospital explained this once and it made sense. But now I need more clinical interpretation and explanation because the it is hazy again. I remember the conversation was whether or not this patient had "severe sepsis". I am not looking for a recap on the measure but rather a clinical explanation of END-ORGAN dysfunction? If a patient has Pneumonia and has a history of COPD. The Acute Hypoxic Respiratory failure that is happening is related to the 'Pneumonia' , and not necessarily "sepsis-related" end-organ dysfunction? Or is it?? When I think of the word 'END' what should I be thinking of?
Jennifer Halligan, RN Quality Review Nurse San Joaquin General Hospital Tel: 209-468-7471 Fax: 209-468-7011
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