Sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
Hallmark of local inflammatory response
A
Intravascular thrombosis
2
Q
Central mediator in sepsis
A
TNF alpha
3
Q
Chemo lines that attract circulating neutrophils to the infection site
A
IL8 and IL17
4
Q
The major pro coagulant che okie and is a principal inducer of the acute phase response
A
IL6
5
Q
Hallmark of septic shock
A
Decrease in peripheral vascular resistance
6
Q
RX sepsis immunocompretent adult
A
Piptaz
Imi-meropenem- ertapenem
Cefepime+ clindamycin
Add Vanco to any of the above
