Emergency Departments

We’re asking you to commit to treating your patients by following the BC Emergency Department Sepsis Guidelines.

• Know the warning signs for sepsis, identify patients exhibiting signs of sepsis early, and triage them appropriately.
• Measure the lactate of patients with sepsis within 3 hours of presentation to triage and test again within 2-4 hours if the initial result is greater than 2mmol/L.
• Draw a blood culture prior to administering antibiotics and complete a crystalloid fluid bolus (30cc/kg) within first three hours.

You are not alone. You’ll be joining health care providers from across BC who have already committed to implementing the BC Sepsis Guidelines in their emergency departments and measuring their results.

Help us deliver the best care for our patients.

Our vision is to reduce sepsis morbidity and mortality rates throughout BC by identifying sepsis patients early, using best clinical practices, and achieving seamless transitions of care.

BEST CARE, NO MATTER WHERE.

Access the BC Emergency Department Guidelines