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1. What is the definition of Sepsis and septicemia
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Systemic inflammatory response (SIRS) due to infection. Infection can be anywhere in the body
Presence of microrganisms or their toxins in the blood |
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2. SIRS depends on at least 2 conditions...
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Temperature >38 C or <36 C
Heart Rate > 90 beats per minute Respiratory Rate > 20 breaths per minute or PaCO2 < 32 mm Hg White Blood Cell Count > 12,000/cmm, <4,000/c mm or >10% immature (band) forms |
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3. What is a band cell?
Normal # of WBC? |
an immature neutrophil
4k to 10k |
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4. What is SIRS due to infection?
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Sepsis
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5. What is severe sepsis?
what is mortality rate? |
sepsis associated with organ failure
30 - 50 % |
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6. What is septic shock?
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hypotension (systolic BP <90 mm Hg) despite IV fluids
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7. What is an ecchymoses?
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Bruise
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