1
Q
colonisation vs infection?
A
colonisation = presence of a microbe in the human body without an inflammatory response infection = inflammation due to a microbe
2
Q
what criteria can be used for sepsis?
A
SIRS (old fashioned, not used much)
SOFA = used in ICU
qSOFA = can be used anywhere as a prognostic score
3
Q
why does hypotension occur in infection?
A
secondary to vasodilation which occurs due to the inflammation
4
Q
what is septic shock?
A
subset of sepsis where circulatory and metabolic dysfunction occurs despite adequate volume resuscitation
(persistent hypotension)
