Common infections

Question 1

What are the features of SIRS

Answer 1

Temp >38 or <36
Tachycardia >90
RR >24 or PaCO2 <4.3kPa
WBC >12 or <4 or >10% immature forms

Question 2

What is the qSOFA score?

Answer 2

Used to predict death from sepsis, included in the new sepsis defition but yet to be proved clinically.
Hypotension <100
Acute confusion
Tachypnoea >22

Question 3

What are the red flags for fever?

Answer 3

Rapid onset/evolution of illness
Rigors
Severe muscle pain 
Impaired consciousness 
Vomiting 
Severe headache 
Jaundice 
Recent overseas travel 
Rash