Question

A 67-year-old man on a surgical ward develops a temperature of 38.9°C, tachycardia 120/min, blood pressure 90/55 mmHg, respiratory rate 28/min and reduced urine output. NEWS2 is 9 and sepsis is suspected. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Commence the Sepsis Six within 1 hour and escalate care to a senior/critical care team

Answer

Review at the next routine ward round

Answer

Wait for blood culture results before treating

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Give oral antibiotics only

Answer

Discharge if he feels better after Paracetamol

Practice question

A 67-year-old man on a surgical ward develops a temperature of 38.9°C, tachycardia 120/min, blood pressure 90/55 mmHg, respiratory rate 28/min and reduced urine output. NEWS2 is 9 and sepsis is suspected. What is the most appropriate immediate action?