Question

A 64-year-old woman with COPD is admitted with sepsis from pneumonia. Her observations give a NEWS2 score of 7. She is hypotensive and tachypnoeic. According to UK sepsis guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate management bundle?

Accepted Answer

Administer high-flow oxygen, obtain blood cultures, give IV antibiotics, start IV fluids, measure lactate and monitor urine output within 1 hour

Answer

Give oral antibiotics and review in 24 hours

Answer

Give IV fluids only and observe

Answer

Arrange routine ward review with no time target

Answer

Wait for microbiology advice before starting antibiotics

Practice question

A 64-year-old woman with COPD is admitted with sepsis from pneumonia. Her observations give a NEWS2 score of 7. She is hypotensive and tachypnoeic. According to UK sepsis guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate management bundle?