Obstetric Sepsis: Focus on the 3-Hour Bundle

J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2015 Jul-Sep;29(3):213-21. doi: 10.1097/JPN.0000000000000115.

Abstract

Early recognition and treatment of sepsis are key to decreasing maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Timing is critical, and early intervention is associated with improved outcomes. The perinatal provider is in a unique position to identify risk factors, perform assessments, and implement the first 3 hours of the sepsis bundle. Early detection and management combined with careful assessment can assist in providing evidence-based care and moving the patient to a higher level of care when warranted.

MeSH terms

  • Early Diagnosis
  • Early Medical Intervention* / methods
  • Early Medical Intervention* / organization & administration
  • Evidence-Based Nursing
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neonatal Nursing* / methods
  • Neonatal Nursing* / standards
  • Obstetric Labor Complications* / diagnosis
  • Obstetric Labor Complications* / nursing
  • Obstetric Labor Complications* / therapy
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Pregnancy
  • Quality Improvement
  • Risk Factors
  • Sepsis* / diagnosis
  • Sepsis* / etiology
  • Sepsis* / nursing
  • Sepsis* / therapy