Severe odontogenic infections and sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
ludwigs angina
A
bilateral infection of submandibular and sublingual space
2
Q
name 2 microorganisms commonly implicated in severe odontogenic infections
A
prevotella intermedia
streptococcus anginosus
anaerobic streptococci
3
Q
sepsis
A
life threatening organ dysfunction caused by dysregulated host response to infection
4
Q
what are the 4 criteria for SIRS
A
- temp <36 or >38
- pulse >90bpm
- respiratory rate >20/min
- WCC <4 or >12