sepsis

Question 1

sepsis vs septic shock

Answer 1

Sepsis = life threatening organ dysfunction caused by dysregulated host response

septic shock = sepsis PLUS persistent hypotension requiring vasopressors PLUS lactate >2mmol/l

Question 2

when to suspect sepsis?

Answer 2

Question 3

SEPSIS 6?

Answer 3

Question 4

qSOFA used for?

Answer 4

to predict mortality

Question 5

scoring systems to Dx sepsis?

Answer 5

NEWS >5 + symptoms

qSOFA >2

SIRS >2

Question 6

symptoms sepsis?

Answer 6

fever or very cold, shivering

extreme pain or discomfort

clammy skin

confusion or disorientation

short of breath

high HR