- For the purposes of this guideline, a NEWS score of >2 is used to increase the sensitivity for detection of and evaluation for sepsis.
- Early teleconsultations should be used for any signs of sepsis
- Additional parenteral antibiotics may be required to treat sepsis as well as vasopressors.
- All use of pressers should be administered by role-based approved protocols or teleconsultation approval.

NOTE: Surgical telemedicine consultation is highly recommended to guide management of intra-abdominal infections (i.e. appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, abdominal abscess).

Sepsis Treatment