Table 1 Breakdown of tasks of the initial resuscitation bundle achieved within 6 hours
From: Early recognition and management of sepsis at West Middlesex University Hospital
Initial resuscitation tasks (within 6 hours) | Number of patients achieved/total number of patients | % of patients where SSC recommendation was followed |
|---|---|---|
Serum lactate measured | 25/33 | 76 |
Obtaining blood cultures prior to antibiotic administration | 6/33 | 18 |
Broad-spectrum antibiotics within 3 hours from time of presentation for Emergency Department admissions | 6/9 | 67 |
   1 hour for non-Emergency Department ICU admissions | 5/24 | 21 |
In patients with septic shock or serum lactate >4 mmol/l (36 mg/dl) | Â | Â |
   Fluid challenges | 7/23 | 30 |
   Vasopressors | 17/23 | 74 |
   CVP >8 mmHg in nonmechanically ventilated patients (12 to 15 in mechanically ventilated patients) | 2/23 | 9 |