Severe odontogenic infections and sepsis Flashcards

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ludwigs angina

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bilateral infection of submandibular and sublingual space

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name 2 microorganisms commonly implicated in severe odontogenic infections

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prevotella intermedia
streptococcus anginosus
anaerobic streptococci

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sepsis

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life threatening organ dysfunction caused by dysregulated host response to infection

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what are the 4 criteria for SIRS

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  1. temp <36 or >38
  2. pulse >90bpm
  3. respiratory rate >20/min
  4. WCC <4 or >12
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