Sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main sepsis observations
A
Temperature, HR, PR, RR, BP, mental state and BM recorded on arrival
2
Q
Treatment of septic patients before leaving ED
A
High flow O2
20mls/kg fluid
Abx
3
Q
Investigations for septic patient before leaving ED
A
Lactate and blood cultures and urine output measured
4
Q
What is the sepsis 6
A
Take lactate, blood cultures and urine output.
Give fluids, oxygen and Abx
5
Q
Heart rate which indicates sepsis
A
> 90
6
Q
Resp rate indicating sepsis
A
> 20
7
Q
WCC indicating sepsis
A
<4 or >12
8
Q
Temperature indicating sepsis
A
> 38 or <36
