Learn to identify and differentiate between SIRS, sepsis, and septic shock in this nursing education video featuring BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN Meris Shuwarger. Master appropriate assessment techniques and interventions for each condition through detailed explanations designed for healthcare professionals working in outpatient clinics, community settings, acute care, or long-term care facilities. Explore the fundamentals of SIRS, including its definition, diagnostic criteria, and key differences from other conditions. Gain practical knowledge about infection identification and proper intervention strategies, concluding with an interactive quiz to reinforce learning. Structured in clear segments covering introduction, SIRS fundamentals, diagnostic criteria, infection assessment, intervention protocols, and knowledge verification, this educational content serves as a valuable resource for nurses and nursing students seeking to enhance their clinical expertise in managing systemic inflammatory responses and sepsis.
Overview
Syllabus
00:00 Intro & Objectives
00:43 SIRS intro & What is SIRS?
4:07 What SIRS isn't
5:49 SIRS Criteria
10:15 Is it infection?
12:44 What do we do about it?
19:40 Quiz Time!
Taught by
Level Up RN