General

Question 1

SEPSIS 6

Answer 1

1. OXYGEN (target 94-98% unless COPD or severe sepsis)
2. FLUID RESUSCITATION (prescribe opposite)
3. BLOOD CULTURE (and other cultures eg urine, SBP, joint, swabs)
4. STAT I.V. ANTIBIOTICS (based on initial assessment: minimise delay)
5. LACTATE (+ fbc and urgent biochemistry)
6. MONITOR URINE OUTPUT (catheterise if <60ml at 2 hours or for severe sepsis)

Question 2

which antibiotic should not be used in children

Answer 2

tetracycline

Question 3

what happens to blood volume in sepsis

Answer 3

decreases