SIRS Flashcards
1
Q
What is SIRS
A
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome
Systemic response to major trauma, mediated by changes in the autonomic nervous system and the immune system
2
Q
What are the features of SIRS
A
Pyrexia - over 38 or less than 36
Tachycardia - over 90bpm
Tachypnoea - over 20
WCC - over 12
