Early Detection of Sepsis in Tertiary Hospitals: Evaluating the Role of Nurse-Led Rapid Response Teams

Authors: Thikrayat H. Al-Sayhati

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14576949

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8xctz

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background: Sepsis remains a leading cause of mortality in hospitals, requiring prompt identification and treatment. This study evaluates the impact of nurse-led Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) on early sepsis detection and management in a tertiary hospital.
Methods: A quasi-experimental design compared pre- and post-intervention outcomes over 12 months. Metrics included mortality, ICU admissions, length of stay, and time to antibiotics and fluid resuscitation. Nurse-led RRTs were trained in standardized sepsis protocols and utilized early warning systems.
Results: The intervention significantly reduced mortality (20.5% to 15.3%, p=0.001), ICU admissions (35.2% to 28.1%, p=0.003), and length of stay (12.4 to 9.8 days, p=0.005). Timeliness of care improved, with reductions in time to antibiotics (185.3 to 90.5 minutes, p<0.001) and fluid resuscitation (220.1 to 110.2 minutes, p<0.001).
Conclusion: Nurse-led RRTs enhance sepsis outcomes by facilitating early recognition and timely intervention. Their integration into sepsis management protocols is recommended for tertiary hospitals.

Keywords: Sepsis, Nurse-led Rapid Response Teams, Early Detection, Tertiary Hospitals, Mortality, Timeliness of Care, Sepsis Management.

Paper Id: 231937

Published On: 2019-03-04

Published In: Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2019

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