RRAPID SEPSIS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the temp like in sepsis? (2)
A
< 36 degrees celcius
or
> 38 degrees celcius
2
Q
What is the heart like in sepsis?
A
> 90bpm
3
Q
What is the rr like in sepsis?
A
> 20 breaths/min
4
Q
What is the PaO2 like in sepsis?
A
< 4.3 kPa
5
Q
What is the white cell count like in sepsis? (2)
A
< 4
or
> 12
6
Q
What is SIRS?
A
systemic inflammatory response syndrome
7
Q
What happens in sepsis?
A
SIRS as a results of infection
8
Q
What happens in severe sepsis?
A
sepsis plus organ disorder
9
Q
What happens in septic shock?
A
sepsis plus hypotension despite adequate fluid resus
10
Q
what is the response? (6)
A
BUFALO 6
- bloods culture
- urine output and cultures
- fluids - broad spec STAT
- antibiotics
- lactate
- oxygen
