184EMF Implementation of a Novel Fluid Resuscitation Device for the Care of Sepsis Patients: Processes and Perceptions in the Out-of-Hospital Setting

Abstract

Early fluid infusion is a key performance metric in the care of sepsis patients, yet this benchmark is often unmet. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transports one-third of sepsis patients, presenting an opportunity for increased achievement of fluid goals. To enhance sepsis care, one large urban EMS system (∼120,000 EMS responses/year) introduced a novel rapid fluid infusion device, LifeFlow® Plus, to its sepsis protocol (∼700 patients/year). The study objective is to assess the implementation of this device in EMS fluid administration for out-of-hospital sepsis care.