Scoring Systems | Patho & Causes | Treatment |
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What is organ dysfunction
The SOFA scoring system is used to determine the severity of this with patients
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What is pneumonia
This is the most common cause of sepsis (hint - a specific infection)
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What is lactate level
This is first step of the one hour bundle
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What is two or more
An increase in SOFA score by this many points represents organ dysfunction
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What is fungal infection (candida)
Use prophylaxis for this type of infection when these risk factors are present: immunocompromised, prolonged intravascular device, TPN, recent hospital stay, and recent antibiotic use.
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What is crystalloids (30 mg/kg)
This is the fluid of choice in resuscitation
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What is twenty two/min
An increase in respiratory rate above this many breaths per minute is included in the qSOFA criteria
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What is vasodilation
This leads to drastic decrease in BP seen in sepsis
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What is norepinephrine
This is the vasopressor of choice in resuscitation
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What is mental status
One of these is not included in the SOFA criteria
- Platelet count - BP - Mental status - Glasgow coma |
What is oxygenation
This is decreased when fluid leaks into tissues during sepsis
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What is 50 mg q6h
This is the dosing of IV hydrocortisone if needed in resuscitation
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