Septic Shock Flashcards
1
Q
What does SIRS stand for?
A
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
2
Q
What is the Heart Rate symptomatic of SIRS?
A
HR > 90 bpm
3
Q
What is the Respiratory Rate symptomatic of SIRS?
A
RR > 20
4
Q
What is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide of SIRS?
A
PaCO2 < 32
5
Q
What are the White Blood Cell levels when a patient has SIRS?
A
WBC > 12,000
or
WBC < 4,000
6
Q
What is happens when SIRS present with infection?
A
Sepsis
7
Q
What happens when Sepsis presents with End Organ Damage?
A
Severe Sepsis
8
Q
What happens when Severe Sepsis presents with Hypotension?
A
SEPTIC SHOCK :O
