1
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Define sepsis
A
Life threatening organ dysfunction caused by a deregulated host response to infection.
2
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Define septic shock
A
A subset of sepsis with profound circulatory, cellular and metabolic abnormalities.
3
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Sepsis Diagnosis
A
Tachypnea
Hypotension (<90mmHg)
Tachycardia (>130bpm)
Requirement for O2
Deterioration of mental status
Recent chemo
Anuria
QAS
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