Özet:

Sepsis is an important problem that is frequently seen in the intensive care units throughout the world and in Turkey, increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality, the length of stay in the unit and the cost of care. Although the incidence of sepsis is high in critically ill patients, the survival rate increases when diagnosed early. However, when the early warning signs of sepsis are missed, the severity of sepsis increases and organ failure occurs due to septic shock in the patient. Therefore, the Sepsis Survival Campaign Guide draws attention to the first hour after sepsis is diagnosed and recommends that treatment be initiated rapidly during this period. Nurses, who have the opportunity to directly observe the acute changes associated with sepsis in patients in the intensive care units, have an important place in the early diagnosis of sepsis. As the awareness of the multidisciplinary intensive care team and especially of the nurses about sepsis increases, the effectiveness of early diagnosis and treatment will also increase. The aim of this review, which was prepared in line with current literature-based data, is to increase the knowledge and skills of critical care nurses for the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis. For this purpose, the epidemiology, etiology, physiopathology, clinical findings, diagnosis and treatment approaches, and nursing management algorithm in sepsis are discussed in the light of current guidelines in this review. It is thought that this review will guide nurses in the diagnosis and treatment process of sepsis and support care protocols.

Anahtar Kelimeler: