The Five Most Common and Serious Mistakes Made in Care of the Septic Patient

Sepsis is the most complex and misunderstood diagnosis encountered in Emergency Medicine. Not surprisingly, errors in evaluation, diagnosis and management are common which can be to the detriment of the patient. This lecture will focus on the five most common mistakes encountered and a detailed strategy to avoid such mistakes on the road to better outcomes for your septic patients.   The presenter will discuss fluid management, sepsis source identification, use of bedside ultrasonography and more in this high yield practical lecture for the clinician.