Category: Critical Care
Ordering for sepsis patient in clinical practice.
Initial Laboratory Evaluation for Sepsis: Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential: To assess for leukocytosis, leukopenia, or bandemia, which are common in sepsis. – Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP): To evaluate electrolyte imbalances, renal function, and metabolic acidosis. – Liver Function Tests (LFTs): To detect hepatic dysfunction, which may indicate severe sepsis or organ dysfunction. –…