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Sepsis - CE517
Sepsis
The Body's Overreaction to Infection Can Prove Deadly
by Connie C. Chettle, RN, MS, MPH, COHN-S and Ruth M. Kleinpell, RN, PhD, FCCM, FAAN
CE517 l 1.00 contact hrs

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Objectives:
The purpose of this program is to increase nurses’ awareness of the growing incidence of sepsis and provide a greater understanding of its pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —
  • Discuss the incidence of sepsis.
  • Discuss the most common bacteria and sites of infection.
  • Describe two treatments that can reduce sepsis mortality.

This course will be updated or discontinued on or before 11/17/2013

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