Risk Factors
This age group is at higher risk for developing sepsis due to an immature or weakened immune system.
What are infants or older adults?
This common symptom is an early indicator of infection an sepsis, often accompanied by chills.
What is a fever
This device is often used to deliver fluids quickly during sepsis management?
What is an IV pump or large bore IV?
Sepsis can lead to this life-threatening condition when multiple organs fail.
What is multiple organ dysfunction (MODS)?
A patient with a temp of 38.6, heart rate of 110 bpm, and respiratory rate of 24 is exhibiting signs of this syndrome.
What is SIRS (systematic inflammatory response syndrome)?
Chronic use of these medications, such as prednisone, increases the risk of sepsis
What are corticosteriods?
A heart rate over this number in beats per minute may indicate sepsis in an adult patient
What is 90 beats per minute?
During fluid resuscitation, how much fluid should we administer to improve tissue perfusion? (ml/kg)
What is 30mL/ kg?
This is a medical term for a drop in pressure that leads to poor organ perfusion in sepsis.
What is septic shock?
A lactate level about this value in mmol/L is concerning for poor perfusion in a septic patient.
What is 2 mmol/L?
Patients with this chronic condition, characterized by high blood sugar, are at an increase risk for sepsis.
What is diabetes?
This is the medication term for low urine output, a sign of organ dysfunction in sepsis
What is oliguria?
Broad spectrum versions of this type of medication should be given within one hour of sepsis recognition
What is antibiotics?
The name of the syndrome caused by widespread clotting in small blood vessels, leading to bleeding elsewhere
What is disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
A patient with sepsis has a blood pressure of 80/50 despite fluids. This condition is called?
What is Septic Shock
A recent history of surgery or this type of indwelling devices increase sepsis risk.
What are catheters or central lines?
This skin appearance, characterized by patchy discoloration, is a late sign of sepsis.
What is mottling?
These two lab tests are keys to monitoring tissue oxygenation and sepsis progression.
What is lactate and arterial blood gases?
Sepsis can lead to this condition characterized by fluid in the lungs, impaired oxygenation.
What is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
A 70-year-old with a urinary catheter presents with fever, confusion, and a low blood pressure. This is likely the source of what infection.
What is a urinary tract infection?
This condition, in which cancer patients' white blood counts are critically low, puts them at high risk for sepsis
What is neutropenia?
Altered mental status in a septic patient is a sign of dysfunction in this organ system
What is the central nervous system?
Vasopressors are used in sepsis when fluids alone are not enough to maintain this vital sign
What is blood pressure?
Prolonged sepsis increases the risk of this complication, which can occur due to decreased gut perfusion.
What is intestinal ischemia or gut dysfunction?
A post-op patient with a red, swollen surgical site, fever, and tachycardia should be evaluated for this source?
What is a surgical site infection?