Intra-abdominal Sepsis (S) Flashcards
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Intra-abdominal sepsis
A
sepsis infection of abdomen
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Q
causes
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appendicitis diverticulitis perforation cholecystitis post-operation complications
3
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types
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Uncomplicated IAS:
limited to one organ
Complicated IAS:
multi-organs affected, peritoneal cavity involved
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Q
signs
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symptoms of underlying cause + fever tachycardic tachypnoea confusion
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investigations
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ABG bloods - high lactate, WBC blood cultures CXR abdominal USS CT
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management
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IV fluids
broad-spectrum antibiotics
surgery - used for source of infection
