[72] Sepsis Flashcards

1
Q

What is sepsis?

A

A life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to it’s own tissues and organs

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2
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What causes sepsis?

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Bacterial proliferation in the blood stream leading to over reactive host response

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3
Q

What parts of the immune response can lead to sepsis?

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Release of inflammatory cytokines and activation of endothelial cells

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4
Q

What are the most common causative organisms of sepsis in children in the UK?

A
  • Coagulase negative Staph
  • Staph aureus
  • Non-pyogenic streptococci
  • Streptococci pneumoniae
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5
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Why are infections with H. Influenzae, meningococcus and pneumococcus becoming less common?

A

Due to immunisation against these organisms

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6
Q

What is the most common cause of earl onset sepsis in neonates?

A

Group B strep and E. coli

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7
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What is the most common cause of late-onset sepsis in neonates?

A

Coagulase negative staphylococcus

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8
Q

What are the risk factors for developing sepsis?

A
  • Sickle cell disease

- Immunodeficiency

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9
Q

What are the general symptoms of sepsis in children?

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  • Poor feeding
  • Miserable
  • Lethargy
  • Irritable
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10
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What are the signs of sepsis?

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  • Fever
  • Tachycardia
  • Tachypnoea
  • Low BP
  • Signs of shock and multi-organ failure
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11
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What may be an important indicator of sepsis?

A

History or signs of an ongoing infection

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12
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What is a common sign of meningococcal septicaemia?

A

Purpuric, non-blanching rash

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13
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What pathway is important to follow in Sepsis management?

A

Sepsis 6

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14
Q

What is the sepsis 6?

A
  • Antibiotics
  • Oxygen
  • Fluids
  • Measure urine output
  • Blood cultures
  • Serum lactate
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15
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What blood tests should be performed in suspected sepsis?

A
  • Blood gas, lactate and glucose
  • Blood culture
  • FBC
  • CRP
  • Urea and electrolytes
  • Creatinine
  • Clotting screen (in high risk patients)
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16
Q

How should examination and further investigations be influenced?

A

By possible sources of infection

17
Q

What further investigations could be considered?

A
  • Urinalysis
  • CXR
  • Abdo and pelvis imaging
18
Q

What influences the antibiotic of choice?

A
  • Child’s age

- Predisposition to infection

19
Q

What should be given in suspected meningococcal disease?

A

IV ceftriaxone

20
Q

For community acquired sepsis what antibiotic should be used?

A

Ceftriaxone 80mg/kg/day (maximum dose 4g daily)

21
Q

For hospital acquired sepsis (except neonates) what antibiotic should be used?

A

Check local guidelines

22
Q

What additional antibiotic should be given in children under 3 months?

A

Amoxicillin

23
Q

Why is amoxicillin also given in children under 3 months?

A

To have activity against listeria

24
Q

How should fluids be administered in sepsis?

A

IV bolus

25
Q

What should be done after administering initial IV fluid bolus?

A

Assess need for second bolus

26
Q

What should you do if no response to second IV bolus?

A

Get senior help

27
Q

What may be needed to asses the fluid balance?

A
  • Central venous pressure monitoring

- Urinary cathaterisation

28
Q

When should oxygen be given to children with sepsis?

A
  • Sats < 92% when breathing air

- Signs of shock