Sepsis Signs and Symptoms (and CRITICAL THINKING)

Sepsis Signs and Symptoms (and CRITICAL THINKING) In this video we’re walking through the signs and symptoms of sepsis and the critical thinking behind it. So you won’t need to memorize a list of symptoms of sepsis for your nursing school exam, but you’ll actually understand the critical thinking behind it. What is sepsis? Sepsis is an infection in your body that leads to the body amounting an immune response, and it can eventually causes organ dysfunction. This immune response causes 3 things to occur: capillary leak, vasodilation, and blood clotting. And all 3 of those things lead to a lack of blood flow to the organs, which causes the organs to be quite unhappy and not function properly. So during sepsis, your organs are not getting the blood flow they need so they stop working properly. Signs and Symptoms of Sepsis: Increased heart rate: When the organs don’t get enough blood flow, the heart wants to balance it out and help them get more blood. So the heart is going to pump faster. Increased respiratory rate: Blood carries oxygen. And when the organs don’t get blood, they don’t get oxygen. The lungs try to balance that by increasing the respiratory rate and getting more oxygen. Decreased Blood pressure: During sepsis, there is capillary leak and vasodilation. So fluid is going to move from the blood into the surrounding tissues. This will decrease blood pressure. There is also vasodilation, which causes the blood pressure to drop. Fever: As the body is working harder to fight the pathogen, it’s going to cause the body temperature to rise. Chills: As the body temperature rises, you actually feel cooler because the body hasn’t quite caught up to the higher temperature, which causes those chills and shivering. Mental Status Changes and Decreased Urine Output: The brain and kidneys are not getting the blood flow they need to function, so they stop working like they should. ❓ COMMUNITY QUESTION: Comment below and give your best advice for other nursing students in med-surg. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Signs and symptoms overview 1:26 Why they occur 2:38 Increased heart rate and increased respiratory rate 3:41 Decreased blood pressure 4:38 Fever and clammy skin 5:09 Chills or shivering 5:29 Mental status changes and decreased urine output RESOURCES: 1. SEPSIS CHEAT SHEET 2. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Get instant access to premium, step-by-step nursing lectures and a supportive community of like-minded nursing students. 3. NURSING SCHOOL STUDY SYSTEM This complete guide gives you the full step-by-step process for how to study in nursing school. POPULAR VIDEOS: Sepsis Pathophysiology in 7 Simple Steps: Sepsis Care Plan: Signs and Symptoms of Shock: How To Ace Dose Calc: The Best Pharm Hack (You’ve Never Heard Before): My TOP Study Tips: 🎥 VIDEO REQUESTS: Leave a comment below and let me know what video topic you’d love to see in the future. **Some of these are affiliate links, and I will receive a small commission if you choose to purchase a product through one of these links. Thanks for your support of our channel!** COURSES: 💉 NursingSOS Membership Community Premium, step-by-step nursing lectures to help you pass nursing school (without stress and overwhelm). INCLUDES ALL OTHER COURSES 💉 Dose Calc Course Learn how to get dose calc questions right every time. 💉 Medication Database Learn meds faster and easier. 💉 Nursing Fundamentals Course Pass nursing fundamentals with these step-by-step videos. BONUS: FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES COURSE INCLUDED! -- 🩺 NURSING SCHOOL SUPPLIES MUST HAVES: -- NEVER MISS A STUDY TIP AGAIN SUBSCRIBE: -- FOLLOW FOR MORE NURSING SCHOOL TIPS BLOG: INSTAGRAM: FACEBOOK: -- LEGAL DISCLAIMER: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to and affiliated sites. These videos are intended for entertainment purposes only. Although we strive for 100% accuracy in all of our videos, errors may occur. Never treat a patient or make a nursing or medical decision based on the information provided on this channel or in our videos. Never practice nursing or medicine unless you have a proper license to do so. #medsurg #nursingschool #nursingstudent