Sepsis

Question 1

Definition of Sepsis

Answer 1

‘ Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection’

In lay terms, a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection injures its own tissues and organs

Question 2

What is the qSOFA score

Answer 2

A bedside prompt that may identify patients with suspected infection who are at greater risk for a poor outcome outside the intensive care unit (ICU)

Question 3

How do you use the qSOFA score?

Answer 3

Uses 3 criteria (one point each):

1. Low blood pressure (SBP≤100 mmHg)
2. High respiratory rate (≥22 breaths per min)
3. Altered mentation (Glasgow coma scale<15)

Presence of 2 or more qSOFA points near the onset of infection is associated with a greater risk of death or prolonged intensive care unit stay.

Question 4

What are the Sepsis 6?

Answer 4

TAKE blood cultures
TAKE lactate measure
TAKE urine output measure

GIVE high flow oxygen
GIVE intravenous antibiotics
GIVE a fluid challenge