SIRS Sepsis and Septic Shock Flashcards
1
Q
SIRS
A
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
2
Q
How to determine if SIRS is occurring?
A
1) >38 or 90
3) RR > 40 or PCO2 12K or <4K
No BP in definition
3
Q
SIRS and Sepsis?
A
SIRS is sepsis w/ no diagnosis.
4
Q
Severe sepsis
A
Organ disfunction
5
Q
Shock
A
When hypotension is not responsive to IV fluids.
6
Q
MOSF
A
Multi-organ system failure
7
Q
How to treat?
A
Fluids (boluses) Antibiotics (start broadly) Oxygen (nasal cannula)
8
Q
How is sepsis initiated?
A
By the innate immune system and carried out by cytokines, complement, coagulation factors.
