Across
- 5. Inadequate blood flow to tissues and organs
- 8. Abnormally low blood pressure seen in septic shock
- 9. Elevated heart rate, often the first vital sign change
- 10. Abnormal breathing pattern with increased rate and depth
Down
- 1. Abnormally fast respiratory rate above 20 breaths per minute
- 2. Systemic inflammatory response to infection
- 3. Elevated body temperature greater than 38°C
- 4. Abnormally low body temperature, sometimes seen in sepsis
- 6. Decreased urine output indicating poor perfusion
- 7. Altered mental status or confusion as a sepsis red flag