Determining Diseases Mod 10

Question 1

What is Multiple Organ Dysfunction (MODS)?

Answer 1

Development of potentially reversible physiologic derangement involving two or more organ systems not involved in the reason for ICU admission

• Not a single event, it is a continuum
• Leading cause of mortality in ICU

Question 2

What events can trigger a uncontrolled inflammatory response (ARDS or DIC)

Answer 2

Infection, injury, hypermetabolic states, and decreased perfusion

Question 3

What does the APCHE 4 score assess?

Answer 3

Predicts ICU length of stay

Question 4

What does the SAPS score assess?

Answer 4

Simplified acute physiology score that assesses mortality

Question 5

SOFA Score