Surviving sepsis in Scotland: is the emergency department ready?

Abstract

The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines were established to improve outcomes for patients with severe sepsis. Early goal-directed therapy (EGDT) forms a key part of the SSC guidelines and has been shown to reduce mortality rates in septic shock. However, implementation of EGDT requires specific knowledge and skills. Provision of optimal emergency care for patients with severe sepsis necessitates provision of these skills in the emergency department (ED). In the United Kingdom, all patients must be treated in the ED and discharged or admitted within a 4-hour time target.

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