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- 3. The _ystemic _nflammatory _esponse _yndrome is present when two of these are present: Body temperature: Over 100.4°F (38°C) or under 96.8°F (36°C); Heart rate: Greater than 90 beats per minute; Respiratory rate: Greater than 20 breaths per minute ; White blood cell count: Greater than 12,000/µL or less than 4,000/µL or greater than 10% immature (band) forms
- 6. Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and toxic response to ______
- 7. We give 30 ml/kg IV _____ to most sepsis patients
- 8. At its worst, sepsis causes impaired blood flow to the organs and tissues. We call this ____. Hint: It’s NOT electrical.
- 9. Providence uses a _odified _arly _arning _ystem to detect abnormal vital signs that might indicate sepsis
- 12. Today’s automated blood pressure cuffs measure this, and in sepsis we want a number above 65. Hint: MAP
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- 1. Sepsis patients need these to kill bacteria. Our Providence goal is ID to IV within 60 minutes of hypotension.
- 2. This often neglected vital sign is critically important in sepsis patients. Call the doctor if it goes above 24.
- 4. Known or suspected infection with organ dysfunction
- 5. We usually draw 2 sets before antibiotics.
- 10. Sepsis is a medical
- 11. Venous ____ is a dynamic marker of organ perfusion used for most sepsis patients. Normal is 2 or less.