Fluid Resuscitation in Sepsis – What do we know?

an overview of the principles of fluid resuscitation, types of fluids, review the fluid resuscitation evidence and describe changes in fluid resuscitation practices over time.

The lecture duration is 43min.

0.75 CPD Points, 0.75 CEUs, 0.75 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Naomi Hammond
Operations Lead and Senior Research Fellow in the Critical Care Division of The George Institute
Lecture Summary

Over the last two decades, there have been several landmark fluid resuscitation trials published. These trials have provided evidence that the type of intravenous fluids we choose for resuscitation can impact important patient-centred outcomes. This presentation will look at what we know from these trials focused on fluid resuscitation in sepsis and septic shock; specifically, an overview of the principles of fluid resuscitation, types of fluids, review the fluid resuscitation evidence and describe changes in fluid resuscitation practices over time.

Target Audience

Critical Care Nurses
Trainee Critical Care Doctors

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Define sepsis and septic shock and the key clinical considerations
  • Understand the principles of fluid resuscitation and the types of fluid available
  • Describe the key fluid resuscitation literature specific to sepsis
  • Describe changes in fluid resuscitation practices over time

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