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1
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normal HCT female

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36-44

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normal HCT male

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41-50

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3
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normal WBC level

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5-10K

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4
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normal plt level

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150-400K

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5
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normal albumin

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3.4-5.4

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6
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normal protein level

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6-8.3

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7
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normal BUN

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6-20

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8
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normal Cr level

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0.6-1.3

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9
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normal Na level

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135-145

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10
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normal K level

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3.5-5.3

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11
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normal bilirubin level

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0.1-1.2

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12
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normal procalcitonin level

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<0.1

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13
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normal lactate level

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<1

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14
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normal PT

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11-12.5

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15
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normal CRP

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<12

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16
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normal CPK female

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26-192

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17
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normal CPK male

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39-308

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18
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what does a Cr above 2 indicate

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acute/chronic renal failure

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19
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normal hgb

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8-12

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20
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normal HCT level

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35-505

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21
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what is SIRS

A

exaggerated defense response

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22
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SIRS criteria classes X4

A

2+ of the following:

temp

HR

RR

WBC count

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23
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SIRS temp criteria

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> 100.5 or <96.8

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24
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SIRS HR criteria

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> 90 bpm

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25
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SIRS RR criteria

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> 20 bpm or PaCO2 <32

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26
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SIRS WBC count criteria

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> 12K or <4K or 10% immature bands

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27
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Sepsis criteria

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SIRS + confirmed or suspected infection

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28
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Severe sepsis criteria

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sepsis +

signs of end organ damage +

hypotension +

lactate >4

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29
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septic shock criteria

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severe sepsis with persistent:

signs of end organ damage

hypotesion

lactate >4

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30
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3 key responses of body to sepsis

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activation of inflammation

activation of coagulation

decreased fibrinolysis

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31
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sepsis s/s X6

A

2 SIRS

AMS

hyperglycemia

hypoxemia

oliguria

hypotension

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32
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normal urine output rate

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30 mL/hr

0.5 mL/kg/hr

33
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1 hour bundle for sepsis

A

measure lactate level

obtain blood cultures BEFORE administering antibiotics

administer broad-spectrum antibiotics

fluid bolus

vasopressors to keep MAP >65

34
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how much should be bolused in a septic bundle

35
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when does fluid resuscitation stop in septic bundle

A

CVP is 8-12

36
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what is used in a septic bundle fluid resuscitation

A

crystalloid

37
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what is CVP

A

central venous pressure monitoring

38
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what does CVP measure

A

direct measurement of BP in right atrium and vena cava

39
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normal CVP

40
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ideal CVP in septic shock

41
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what can elevate CVP X5

A

fluid overload

right HF

Pleural effusion

cardiac tamponade

mechanical ventilation

42
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what can decrease CVP X3

A

hypovolemia

hypovolemic shock

negative pressure breathing

43
Q

pulmonary MODS s/s X5

A

tachypnea

dyspnea

shallow breathing

hypoxemia

crackles if edema

44
Q

pulmonary MODS labs X2

45
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pulmonary MODS ABG results X3

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low PaCO2

<80 PaO2

low Pao2/FiO2 ratio

46
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pulmonary MODS CVP result

47
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CV Dysfunction MODS s/s X4

A

tachycardia

hypotension

decreased capillary refill

skin mottling

48
Q

Renal dysfunction MODS s/s X6

A

elevated Cr

decreased U/O

Electrolyte imbalance (Na)

fluid retention

N/V

Fatigue

49
Q

Hepatic dysfunction MODS s/s X7

A

jaundice

confusion

edema

AST/ALT

low albumin

increased bilirubin

increased CPK

50
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Neuro dysfunction MODS s/s X5

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confusion/delirium

agitation

lethargy

change in LOC

seizures

51
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endocrine dysfunction MODS major s/s

A

decreased wound healing

52
Q

hyperglycemic endocrine issues MODS X5

A

polydipsia

polyuria

irritability

stomach pain

dry mouth

53
Q

hypoglycemic endocrine issues MODS X3

A

lethargy

pallor

hunger

54
Q

endocrine dysfunction MODS labs X4

A

glucose/CMP

AST/ALT

albumin

serum amylase and ligase

55
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what does amylase and ligase show

A

pancreatitis - blood sugar issues in non DM

56
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GI dysfunction MODS s/s X5

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abd pain

abd distention

hypoactive/absent bowel sounds

tarry stool

bright red stool

57
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what does a tarry stool indicate

A

upper GI issue

58
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what does a bright red stool indicate

A

lower GI issue

59
Q

anti-inflammatory foods X5

A

Garlic

cinnamon

fish

lean meat

DASH/Mediterranean diet

60
Q

early septic shock findings X4

A

fever

tachycardia

tachypnea

WIDENED pulse pressure

61
Q

progressive shock findings X3

A

decreased LOC

respiratory depression

decreased CVP

62
Q

how is fluid resuscitation evaluated

A

VS

cap refill

skin temp

urine output

CVP

passive leg raises by HCP

63
Q

early sepsis skin temp

A

warm/flushed

64
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late sepsis skin temp

A

cool/clammy

65
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what do passive leg raises do

A

transfer blood from legs and abdominal compartments to the brain

66
Q

first pressor used

67
Q

what does levophed do

A

cause vasoconstriction

68
Q

what does vasopressin do

A

holds onto water and increases volume

69
Q

what is the second pressor used

A

vasopressin

70
Q

how does dopamine vary by dose

A

constricts in high doses

dilates in low doses

71
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when should abx be started in sepsis

A

within first hour

72
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initial DIC symptoms x7

A

excessive clotting

thrombosis

gangrene

altered LOC/CVA

SOB/PE

bowel ischemia/infarction

acute renal failure

73
Q

late signs of DIC X6

A

excessive bleeding

petechiae

hematuria

oozing from IV sites

GI bleeding

oozing gums

74
Q

fibrinogen in DIC

75
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PT in DIC

76
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plt count in DIC

77
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fibrin products in DIC

78
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d-dimer in DIC

79
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normal d-dimer

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