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Sepsis occurs when the body’s immune system has an overwhelming response to an infection which can result in organ dysfunction and tissue damage. Management of sepsis involves initiating empiric therapy based off the likely site/cause of infection.
Tools + Resources
Tools + Resources
Overview of management of sepsis including strength of evidence and rationale for each recommendation
Resources for patients and family, documents for recognizing and treating sepsis, acute management of sepsis
Student Guide
Student Guide
Sepsis.docxTest Your Knowledge
Test Your Knowledge
Based on the following signs and symptoms (temperature of 38.8°C, heart rate of 85, respiratory rate of 22 and WBC count of 10x10^6), what is the patients SIRS score?
a) Score = 1
b) Score = 2
c) Score = 3
d) Score = 4
The following are signs and symptoms consistent with sepsis EXCEPT?
a) Hyperarousal
b) Pale skin
c) Hypothermia
d) Shortness of breath
When should antibiotics be initiated in a patient with suspected sepsis?
a) Within 20 minutes
b) Within 1 hour
c) Within 12 hours
d) Within 24 hours
Your patient is presenting with sepsis, and the suspected source of infection is from the urinary tract. Which of the following is the recommended empiric treatment?
a) Ceftriaxone
b) Cefazolin + metronidazole
c) Cefazolin
d) Vancomycin
Your patient is presenting with sepsis, and the source of infection is unknown. Which of the following is the recommended empiric treatment?
a) Cefazolin
b) Piperacillin/Tazobactam (PipTaz)
c) PipTaz + Vancomycin
d) PipTaz + Vancomycin + Azithromycin
Answer Key
Answer Key
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