Sepsis

Question 1

What is target MAP

Answer 1

Target is MAP > 65 mmHg

Question 2

Monitor EtCO2and maintain SpO2 above ___.

Answer 2

95%

Question 3

Notify the receiving hospital with “Sepsis Alert” if all items below are present:

Answer 3

1. Suspected infection
   +
2. EtCO2
   is < 25mmHg
   AND
3. Two or more SIRS criteria

Question 4

Modified SIRS Criteria
Physical Exam Score
Temperature +1
> 38 C or 100.4 F
< 36 C or 98.6 F
Heart rate > 90/min +1
Respiratory rate > 20/min as +1
confirmed by EtCO2