MODS Flashcards
1
Q
define MODS
A
a clinical syndrome characterised by the development of progressive and potentially reversible physiologic dysfunction of 2 or more organs that is induced by a variety of insults, including sepsis.
2
Q
what are the risk factors of MODS?
A
o Infection
o Injury
o Hypoperfusion
o Hypermetabolism
3
Q
how is MODS staged?
A
stage 1 - 4
look at notes
4
Q
investigations?
A
vital signs and ABG
