Sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
Define sepsis
A
Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to infection
2
Q
What makes up a quick sofa score in veterinary
A
Mentation
Bloop pressure
RR
Award one point
•if abnormal mentation/dull/obtunded/stuporous
• RR >22/min
• SBP <100mmhg
3
Q
Which cytokines stimulate the HPA axis to increase CRH and ACTH secretion
A
IL-1, IL-6, TNF alpha
