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Definition of Systemic Inflamatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
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body response due to infectious or noninfectious insult
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Four criteria for SIRS
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1) T >38 or <36
2) pulse >90/min 3) respiratory rate >20 /min or pCO2 <32 4) WBC <4 K/microL or >12 K/microL or >10%bands |
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Definition of Sepsis
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SIRS with documented infection
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Definition of Severe Sepsis
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sepsis associated with acute organ dysfunction
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Definition of Sepsis Shock
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sepsis-induced hypotesion despite fluid resuscitation and evidence of hypoperfusion abnormalities
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Sepsis Risk Factors
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-elderly patient
-increasing life-sustaining technology -increasing invasive producures and devices -increasing immunocompromised patients -antibiotic resistance |
