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SIRS
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systemic response to a clinical insult (trauma, burns, infection, transfusion, pancreatitus)
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What would constitute a diagnosis of SIRS
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2 or more of the following:
-temp >38 (or < 36) -RR over 20 -HR > 90 - WBC > 12000 (< 4000) |
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If SIRS is left untreated we then could end up with ...
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MODS (multi organ dysfunction system)
Sepsis (manifestation of SIRS d/t infection viral bacteremia or fungal) |
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What is the difference between primary and secondary MODS?
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primary: organ dysfunction that occurs as direct effect from the organ that has been comromised
secondary: takes 7 to 10 days |
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What are some ways you could manage SIRS?
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if oxygen dipping below 92 apply O2
keep hgb up to oxygenate organs/tissue |
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What are pharm management options for OD?
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ipecac-illicits vomit
gastric lavage-stomach pumping activated charcoal/dialysis |
