Sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of Sepsis?
A
Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to infection
2
Q
What triggers Sepsis?
A
Infection
3
Q
What differentiates sepsis from infection?
A
organ dysfunction
4
Q
why is it prompt medical intervention required?
A
greater recovery rates, early and immediate antibiotic administration is what is required
5
Q
What does qSOFA stand for ?
A
quick sequential organ failure assessment
6
Q
What is the qSOFA used for ?
A
A tool to clinically characterise patients at risk of sepsis (prolonged ICU or death)
7
Q
What are the 3 components to the qSOFA?
A
Respiratory greater than or equal to 22 breaths/min
Altered mentation (Glasgow coma scale <15)
Systolic blood pressure less than or equal 100mmHg
