Sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
what are sepsis risk factors?
A
adults 65 or older
people with chronic medical conditions
weakened immune systems
neonates
2
Q
what is the most expensive condition treated in US hospitals?
A
SEPSIS
3
Q
sepsis criteria check list
A
presumed source of infection + 2 or more SIRS criteria
4
Q
severe sepsis?
A
sepsis + organ dysfunction
5
Q
septic shock?
A
sepsis refractory to IV fluid or with lactate > 4
6
Q
what can indicated end organ damage?
A
Platelets < 100,000 INR > 1.5, PTT > 60 sec AMS Lactate >2 MAP < 65mmhg/SBP < 90 UOP< 0.5 ml/kg.hr for > 2 hours or CR > 2
bilirubin > 2
