Conditions- SEPSIS

Question 1

SEPSIS Acronym- Presentation- Sepsis UK Trust

Answer 1

Slurred Speech/Confusion
Extreme Shivering/Muscle Pain
Passing no Urine (in a day)
Severe Breathlessness
It feels like you’re going to die
Skin Mottled or Discoloured

Question 2

Presentation of Sepsis
BP-
HR-
RR-
O2-
Urine Output-
Lactate-

Answer 2

BP- Systolic <90mmHg or 40mmHg Drop
HR- 130bpm
RR- >25per min
O2- Above 92% with O2
Urine Output- <0.5ml/kg/hr
Lactate- >2mmol

Question 3

Signs of Sepsis

Answer 3

Cyanosis
Hypotension
Fever/Hypothermia
Non-Blanching Rash
Molten/Ashen Appearance
Low Urine Output
Tacchycardia

Question 4

Symptoms of Sepsis

Answer 4

Localising Symptoms of infection e.g cough, vomiting, diarrhoea
Drowsiness
Confusion
Dizziness
Malaise- General Feeling of discomfort/illness

Question 5

Causes/Risk Factors of Sepsis

Answer 5

Infection-
Pregnancy-
Diabetes-
Hospitalised Patients e.g ICU or Indwelling Catheters
Recent Surgery
Immunocompromised-Steroid Use, Malignancy
Alcohol/drug use
Age <1y/o or >65y/o