Infection

Question 1

what is the qSOFA score

Answer 1

sepsis mortality risk assessment (bad if 2 or more)
- RR > 22
- systolic < 100
- altered consciousness

Question 2

red flags for SEPSIS SIX

Answer 2

• RR >25
• systolic < 90
• HR > 130
• acute confusion
• oxygen < 92%
• only responds to voice
• cyanosis or non-blanching rash

Question 3

how do you manage sepsis

Answer 3

SEPSIS SIX
1. take cultures
2. measure lactate
3. measure urine output
4. give antibiotics
5. give oxygen
6. give fluids