Simulation to Manage the Septic Patient in the Intensive Care Unit

Alison H Davis; Sherri P Hayes

doi:10.1016/j.cnc.2018.05.005

Simulation to Manage the Septic Patient in the Intensive Care Unit

Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2018 Sep;30(3):363-377. doi: 10.1016/j.cnc.2018.05.005. Epub 2018 Jul 7.

Authors

Alison H Davis¹, Sherri P Hayes²

Affiliations

¹ Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, 1900 Gravier Street, Office 506, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, 1900 Gravier Street, Office 504, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.

PMID: 30098740
DOI: 10.1016/j.cnc.2018.05.005

Abstract

Sepsis and septic shock are complex, clinical conditions associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. There are evidence-based guidelines outlining priority care areas for sepsis, including early screening outside the intensive care unit. Nurses are directly involved with patient care and must be able to provide safe, competent care after graduation. High-fidelity human patient simulation is an educational tool that provides access to a safe learning environment where the care of a septic patient can be experienced. Nurses can gain confidence and knowledge surrounding the care of the septic patient while improving patient care outcomes.

Keywords: High-fidelity human patient simulation; Sepsis; Septic shock; Severe sepsis; Simulation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Critical Care Nursing / education*
Disease Management*
Humans
Intensive Care Units
Internship, Nonmedical / methods*
Patient Simulation*
Sepsis / therapy*