Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
11 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Hit much urine should be produced within an hr |
0.5mls |
|
|
Pathophysiology of sepsis |
Infection- immune response - vasodilation - increased vascular permeability - increased cardiac output - dissemintated intramuscular coagulation |
|
|
What are the most common sites & sources of sepsis |
Lungs Urinary tract Pelvis Post surgical Skin infection Abdomen |
|
|
What are the 3 treatments for sepsis? |
IV antibiotics High flow o2 Intravenous fluid resuscitation |
|
|
What are the 3 tests for sepsis? |
Blood cultures Check lactate levels Monitor urine output |
|
|
What kind of bag is used for high foox o2 when treating a woman with sepsis? |
A non re breathable bag with reservoir and oxygen at 10l per min |
|
|
Why are IV fluids given to a septic woman? & give an example |
To reduce organ dysfunction and multi organ failure Optimises tissue o2 delivery Increases organ perfusion E.g. 20-30mls Hartmans |
|
|
What does lactate show? |
Tissue oxygen delivery overview More than 4 = severe sepsis Should ideally be less than 2! |
|
|
How does sepsis effect urine output? |
Acute kidney injury in those with sepsis 64.4% Urometer essentiall for hourly monitoring of input & output Goal = > 0.5ml/kg/hr |
|
|
What is sepsis? |
Sepsis is a common and potentially life threatening condition triggered by an infection |
|
|
Does sepsis contain high BP or low BP? |
Low BP |
