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1
Q

What criteria was previously used to determine the likelihood of SEPSIS?

A

Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)

2
Q

What elements are part of the SIRS criteria?

A

Temperature (<36/>38)
Heart Rate >90bpm
Resp Rate >20
WBC count <4000/>12000

3
Q

Where is the true SOFA criteria most often used?

A

ICU

as many primary care centres or emergency situations don’t have the tools to complete the full assessment

4
Q

What are the 3 components of the Quick SOFA criteria?

A

qSOFA

  • RR >22
  • systolic BP <100
  • Altered Glasgow Coma Scale (<14 which is around normal)
5
Q

A score of 2 or more on the qSOFA scale indicates what risk of mortality due to SEPSIS?

A

> 10%

6
Q

SEPSIS can be suspected if the history is suggestive and the patient’s NEWS score is >5. TRUE/FALSE?

A

TRUE

7
Q

Organ dysfunction is always related to infection. TRUE/FALSE?

A

FALSE

e.g. pancreatitis has inflammation with no infection and can cause multi-organ failure

8
Q

What is meant by the Number needed to Treat (NNT)?

A

The number of people who need to be treated with the drug for it to start having an effect and decreasing mortality rates