b'The Seriously Ill Patient / SepsisChapterHow to ManageSerious illness is a medical emergency and typically requires in-hospital management and the prompt administration of medications or an operation which targets the infection or other illness. Conscious PatientCall ambulance 000: If you suspect sepsis or other serious illness If an infection related illness is not improving If the carer is concerned that this illness is more severe or differentShould you or the carer think something is wrongConsider administering oxygen (if trained in its use) only if there are obvious signs of shock orevidence of low oxygen saturation according to use of Oxygen in Emergencies (Refer to page 241). Rest the patient in a position of comfort, ideally lying down.This helps improveblood supply to the vital organs and minimises shock. Do not cover with a blanket if the patient already feels hot to touchClosely monitor response, airway and normal breathing while waiting for AmbulanceUnconscious PatientApply DRSABCDCall ambulance 000 if the patient is unresponsive, unconscious or having a seizureIf the patient is unconscious and breathing (place into the recovery position and closely monitor response, airway and normal breathing). If the patient is having a seizure, do not restrain (place into the recovery position and closely monitor esponse, airway and normal breathing). Administer oxygen (if trained in its use) only if there are obvious signs of shock or evidence of low oxygen saturation according to use of Oxygen in Emergencies (Refer page 241)Closely monitor response, airway and normal breathing while waiting for Ambulance268 The Seriously Ill Patient / Sepsis'