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Prehospital Care Manual online - Contra Costa Health Services

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CONSIDER<br />

12-LEAD ECG<br />

If cardiac etiology for shock suspected<br />

Check temperature, use sepsis screening tool and advise hospital of positive<br />

sepsis screen if indicated<br />

A positive sepsis screen in adults occurs in the setting of suspected<br />

SEPSIS SCREEN<br />

infection when 2 of 3 conditions are met:<br />

• Heart rate/pulse greater than 100;<br />

• Respiratory rate greater than 20;<br />

• Temperature above 100.4 or below 96<br />

BLOOD GLUCOSE Check and treat if indicated<br />

Related guidelines: Altered level of consciousness (G2), Respiratory Depression or apnea (G12)

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