Multisystem

Question 1

SIRS: After initial insult or bacterial invasion, the body responds by activating chemical mediators called:

Answer 1

Cytokines

Question 2

Criteria for SIRS, meet 2 or more of the following:

Answer 2

Temp >38 or <36, HR >90, RR>20 ot PaCO2 <32, WBC >12,000 or <4,000

Question 3

Normal SVR range

Answer 3

800-1200 (low SVR commonly seen in SEPTIC shock)

Question 4

Ml of fluid resuscitation /Kg

Answer 4

30mL/kg