Sepsis and Septic Shock Flashcards
1
Q
sepsis can give:
A
SIRS
infection
end organ damage
hypotension
2
Q
what is sepsis?
A
uncontrolled inflammatory response
present with symptoms of immunodeficiency
3
Q
3 phases of sepsis
A
1: release of bacterial toxins
2: release of mediators in response to infection
3: effects of specific mediators
4
Q
organ dysfunction (symptoms)
A
altered consciousness
psychosis
tachypnoea
jaundice
tachycardia
hypotension
hypothermia
5
Q
blood pressure in sepsis
A
hypotension
6
Q
antibiotics that treat intra-abdominal sepsis
A
amoxicillin
gentamicin
metronidazole
7
Q
sepsis is treated with BROAD SPECTRUM
A
anti biotics
8
Q
what are the sepsis 6?
A
high flow oxygen
take blood cultures/ consider the source
give IV antibiotics
Give a fluid challenge
Measure Lactate
Measure Urine Output
