Sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of sepsis 6?
A
Take three:
- Blood cultures
- Urine output
- Lactate
Give three:
- IV Abx
- Fluids
- High-flow oxygen
2
Q
How is sepsis defined?
A
evidence of infection + >2 qSOFA
3
Q
What are the criteria for qSOFA?
A
Confusion/GCS<15
Resp rate >22
Systolic BP <100
4
Q
Describe three systemic changes in response to sepsis
A
increased HR, temp >38 or <36, resp rate >20, WCC >12 or <4
5
Q
Name three bacteria which must be empirically covered for when using the sepsis six criteria if source is unknown? Which antibiotics are used in these cases?
A
s. aureus- flucloxacillin,
MRSA- vancomycin and gentamycin
strep- clindamycin
6
Q
Name two scoring systems in sepsis
A
SIRS
qSOFA
7
Q
SIRS criteria?
A
Temp >38°C (100.4°F) or < 36°C (96.8°F)
Heart rate > 90
Respiratory rate > 20 or PaCO₂ < 32 mm Hg
WBC > 12,000/mm³, < 4,000/mm³, or > 10% bands
