Sepsis Care Instructions
This guide shows you what you might expect during your hospital stay. Your stay may be different than what is pictured here based on your diagnosis. On your day of admission, you may have your vital signs, initial weight and routine work, blood and urine cultures, EKG, and Chest X-ray taken, and you will be asked to provide an accurate list of your medications.
Day One
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Diet |
Regular diet unless doctor states differently |
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Activity |
Out of bed 2-4 hours a day Ambulate 3 times daily Daily physical therapy, if needed |
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Medications |
*IV antibiotics *IV fluid *Pain medications *Fever reducing medications |
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Treatments |
Respiratory Therapy Physical Therapy if needed Oxygen if needed Incentive spirometer |
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Testing |
Routine Blood work Blood Cultures Urine Cultures Other specific microbiologic tests as needed Chest X-ray EKG, if needed Other imaging as needed |
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Planning for Home |
Discharge planning Begin to learn how to manage Sepsis at home |
At Home
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Diet |
Regular diet Stay hydrated |
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Activity |
Slowly work up to 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week |
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Medications |
*Take your medications as ordered by your doctor *follow written medication plan |
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Treatments |
Respiratory Therapy Physical Therapy if needed Oxygen if needed Incentive spirometer |
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Testing |
Physical therapy if needed Oxygen support if needed Wound care if needed |
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Planning for Home |
*Follow up appointment with primary care physician *Expect a phone call within one week from hospital staff |