A Complex Systems View of Sepsis: Implications for Nursing

Abstract

Sepsis is a complicated syndrome that manifests within the complex adaptive system that is the human body. Complexity theory and the recently emerged applied complexity science illustrate these phenomena and the body's response in light of understanding these complex systems. Provision of careful observation by the nurse may recognize signs of moving into a nonadaptive or declining status, facilitating detection before complete sepsis or chaos. Systems or tools that aid the bedside nurse in prompt identification of sepsis and facilitate standardized evidence-based interventions are proving to be a valuable means in the care of the septic patient.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA615637

Entities

People

  • Andriy I Batchinsky
  • Elizabeth A. Mann-salinas
  • Joan Engebretson

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adaptive Systems
  • Burns
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Complex Adaptive Systems
  • Complex Systems
  • Computational Biology
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Hemorrhagic Shock
  • Patient Care
  • Sepsis
  • Shock (Pathology)
  • Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
  • Systems Biology
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Systems Analysis and Design