MODS

Question 1

What is the cornerstone treatment for MODS

Answer 1

Treat underlying cause
Early organ support

Question 2

When should organ support interventions be initiated

Answer 2

Within 6 hours

Question 3

What are clinical signs of tissue hypoperfusion

Answer 3

Tissue hypoperfusion
• Lactic acidosis, oliguria, encephalopathy, < cap refill

Question 4

What are cardiovascular symptoms in sepsis

Answer 4

• Cardiovascular system
• Cardiogenic shock

Question 5

What are respiratory complications of sepsis

Answer 5

• ALI/ARDS

Question 6

What are renal complications of sepsis

Answer 6

• Oliguria & AKI

Question 7

What are liver complications of sepsis

Answer 7

• Cholestasis
• Liver shock ensues
• Metabolic derangements
• Loss of glycemic control
• Metabolic acidosis

Question 8

What are hematologic complications of sepsis

Answer 8

• Hematologic derangements
• Consumptive coagulopathy
• Thrombocytopenia, prolonged PT, DIC

Question 9

What are three other types of shock that can occur with sepsis

Answer 9

Hypovolemic shock
• Poor cardiac filling
Cardiogenic shock
• Infection induced myocardial depression
Distributive shock
• Arterial vasodilation with tissue hypoperfusion