Sepsis Basics
According to the presentation, this condition is life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated response to infection.
What is sepsis?
This Gram-negative rod normally inhabits the intestine and can cause urinary or abdominal infections.
What is Escherichia coli (E. coli)?
These two types of cultures are collected for Mr. Rivera's suspected urinary infection.
What are blood and urine cultures?
Approximately this many U.S. adults develop sepsis each year.
What is 1.7 million?
This term describes viable bacteria circulating in the bloodstream.
What is bacteremia?
This component of the E. coli outer membrane contributes to immune activation.
What is lipopolysaccharide (LPS)?
These medications should be started rapidly when bacterial sepsis is suspected.
What are antibiotics?
This hygiene practice helps prevent infections that may lead to sepsis.
What is hand hygiene?
This condition involves sepsis with profound circulatory and metabolic dysfunction.
What is septic shock?
In addition to bacteria, these two types of microorganisms can cause sepsis.
What are viruses and fungi?
This treatment is given for hypoperfusion to support circulation.
What are IV fluids?
This chronic condition is part of Mr. Rivera's medical history.
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