Common infections and sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 signs of inflammation?
A
Rubor/redness Tumor/swelling Calor Dolor/pain Functio laesa
2
Q
What are the main signs of pneumonia?
A
Fever, sweats or chills
Cough that produces phlegm
shortness of breath
Difficulty breathing
3
Q
What are the three signs of a UTI
A
Dysuria, increased urgency and increased frequency
4
Q
What is the most common outcome of gastrointestinal tract infection?
A
Diarrhoea
5
Q
What is dysentery
A
Bloody diarrhoea
6
Q
What are zoonoses?
A
Diseases which can be transferred from animals to humans
7
Q
What is sepsis?
A
signs and symptoms of a systemic inflammatory response syndrome
8
Q
What are the sepsis six?
A
High flow oxygen, Take blood cultures Give IV antibiotics Give a fluid challenge Measure lactate Measure outcome
9
Q
What are the 3 big signs of sepsis?
A
Low systolic BP (less than or equal to 100mHg, increased respiratory rate (>_ 22 breaths/minute), altered mental state
