Sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
What blood gas abnormality does sepsis cause?
A
metabolic acidosis
2
Q
What symptoms does sepsis present with?
A
cellulitis, cough, dysuria, wound discharge depending on source of infection
reduced urine output
mottled skin
cyanosis/ cold skin
arrhythmias
non-blanching rash
confusion
3
Q
What clinical signs are seen in a septic patient?
A
fever, high heart rate, high respiratory rate, low blood pressure, reduced conscious level
4
Q
What would the platelet count be in a septic patient?
A
low
5
Q
What is the septic 6?
A
high flow oxygen
take blood cultures
administer empirical IV antibiotics
measure serum lactate
IV fluid resuscitation (Hartman’s)
commence accurate urine output measurement
