Many Faces of Sepsis
Sepsis induced hypotension despite adequate fluid resuscitation
What is Septic Shock
NS 30mL/kg over 60 min
What is Initial Fluid Resuscitation
Assesses the patients volume status
What is CVP-Central Venous Pressure
This super man died from heart failure related to sepsis.
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Bacteria in the blood stream
What is Bactermia
What lab value is important to measure initially and after interventions to gauge improvement?
What is Lactate
This Muppet creator died from sepsis caused by pneumonia
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The most common cause of sepsis
What is Pneumonia
Theraputic Goal for MAP
What is >65 mmHg
Diminished pulses, mottled skin, decreased cardiac output
What is "Cold Shock"
This "Last Christmas" singer survived sepsis from pneumonia.
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Sepsis + organ dysfunction
What is Severe Sepsis
Therapeutic Goal for CVP on vented patient being treated for septic shock
What is 12-15mmHg
What is a passive leg raise.
Increased cardiac output, decreased vascular resistance, bounding pulses, and wide pulse pressure
What is "Warm Shock"
This famous drill sergeant from "Full Metal Jacket" died from sepsis caused by pneumonia.
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Vital Signs BP 110/88 HR 104 T 101.3 RR 24
What is SIRS Alert-(positive Screen)
This vasoactive drug is considered when Norepinephrine is not able to support the blood pressure alone.
What is Vasopressin
How much fluid would a 150 kg person get if they received the recommended initial fluid bolus
What is 4500 ml
First line vasoconstrictor that increases cardiac contractility
What is Norepinephrine
This daughter of a famous celebrity known for roles in Nightmare on Elm Street and Edward Scissorhands survived E.coli septicemia.
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