As a Paramedic and parent f a child who has had a S Aureus sepsis twice in the last 7 weeks (well, unresolved rebound sepsis, 2nd time around) I can say EMS is important, but strong ER protocols are even moreso.
Present in the ER with a temp of 41.4*C (106.5*F), rigors and a HR of 185, have a...