Severe odontogenic infections and sepsis

Question 1

ludwigs angina

Answer 1

bilateral infection of submandibular and sublingual space

Question 2

name 2 microorganisms commonly implicated in severe odontogenic infections

Answer 2

prevotella intermedia
streptococcus anginosus
anaerobic streptococci

Question 3

sepsis

Answer 3

life threatening organ dysfunction caused by dysregulated host response to infection

Question 4

what are the 4 criteria for SIRS

Answer 4

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