A 75-year-old woman has a temperature of 39.2°C, confusion, respiratory rate 28, blood pressure 86/50 and a suspected urinary infection. Oxygen

Question

A 75-year-old woman has a temperature of 39.2°C, confusion, respiratory rate 28, blood pressure 86/50 and a suspected urinary infection. Oxygen saturations are 92% on air. What is the most appropriate transport decision?

Accepted Answer

Pre-alert for sepsis and transport urgently while supporting ABCs

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Transport without observations because confusion is common in age

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Wait on scene until temperature falls after paracetamol

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Advise oral antibiotics from the GP the next day

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Restrict assessment to urine dipstick results

Sepsis — DipIMC MCQ

A 75-year-old woman has a temperature of 39.2°C, confusion, respiratory rate 28, blood pressure 86/50 and a suspected urinary infection. Oxygen saturations are 92% on air. What is the most appropriate transport decision?