SEPSIS STEPS

Question 1

T>100.4 F OR T<96.8 F
RR>20
HR>90
WBC
>12000
<4000
>10% bands
PCO2>32 mmHg

Answer 1

SIRs

Question 2

2 SIRs + confirmed or suspected infection?

Answer 2

SEPSIS

Question 3

sepsis
signs of end organ damage
hypotension SBP<90
lactate > 4 mmol
Lactic acidosis

Answer 3

SEVERE SEPSIS

Question 4

severe sepsis with persistent:

signs of end organ damage

hypotension (SBP<90)

lactate >4 mmol

Answer 4

SEPTIC SHOCK

Question 5

this consumes platelets and coagulation factors?

Answer 5

DIC