Sepsis Flashcards
1
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Ludwigs angina and severe odontogenic infection signs
A
bilateral infection of submandibular space
2
Q
Ludwig’s angina - most common bacteria strains responsible
A
anaerobic gram negative bacilli
- streptococcus angionous
- anaerobic streptococci
3
Q
What is SIRS ? give the 4 features
A
Severe inflammatory response syndrome
- temp <36 or 38C
- pulse >90/min
- respiratory rate >20/min
- white cell count <4 or >12
4
Q
Sepsis is characterised by
A
SIRS + suspected or confirmed infection
5
Q
Sepsis - define
A
life threatening organ dysfunction caused by dysregulated host response to infection
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