Systemic Inflammation Indicators Flashcards
1
Q
HR
A
> 100 bpm
2
Q
RR
A
> 20
3
Q
Temp
A
> 38 or < 36
— lower is worse - indicates worse prognosis because body isn’t doing what it is suppose to be doing
4
Q
SBP
A
< 100mmHG or > 20mmHG decrease from baseline
5
Q
WBC
A
> 12 x 10 ^3, < 4x 10 ^3 or > 10% bands
— low is worse
6
Q
evidence of organ hypoperfusion
A
kidney: low urine output, high SCr
Brain: confusion, decreased consciousness