Sepsis Syndrome | Risk of Bacteremia

Does the patient have the Sepsis Syndrome?

Does the patient have a suspected or documented focal infection at onset?

Does the patient have a suspected or documented focal infection with S. aureus at onset?

Does the patient have a fungal infection at any site?

Does the patient have a history of Gram-negative bacteremia?

Was the patient receiving antibiotics before onset?

Was the patient on hemodialysis before onset?

Was the patient on the ventilator before onset?

Was the patient receiving total parenteral nutrition before onset?

Does the patient have any significant liver disease?

Does the patient have a Hickman catheter present?

Does the patient have a bowel perforation?

Does the patient have chills?

Does the patient have pyuria?

Did the patient show an altered mental status within 24 hours?

Did the patient show focal abdominal signs within 24 hours?