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What is the primary cause of death in least developed countries?
What is the primary cause of death in least developed countries?
Which of the following organs is most commonly associated with sepsis?
Which of the following organs is most commonly associated with sepsis?
What is the primary goal of initial treatment in sepsis?
What is the primary goal of initial treatment in sepsis?
What is the significance of a pH level of 7.22 in a sepsis patient?
What is the significance of a pH level of 7.22 in a sepsis patient?
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What is the primary reason for administering norepinephrine in a sepsis patient?
What is the primary reason for administering norepinephrine in a sepsis patient?
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What is the significance of a lactate level of 7.1 mmol/L in a sepsis patient?
What is the significance of a lactate level of 7.1 mmol/L in a sepsis patient?
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What is a possible underlying mechanism that may have contributed to the demise of the mentioned celebrities?
What is a possible underlying mechanism that may have contributed to the demise of the mentioned celebrities?
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Which of the following immune responses is NOT mentioned as a possible future therapy for sepsis?
Which of the following immune responses is NOT mentioned as a possible future therapy for sepsis?
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What is the name of the research institute mentioned in the text that focuses on cardiovascular research?
What is the name of the research institute mentioned in the text that focuses on cardiovascular research?
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What is the primary cause of sepsis?
What is the primary cause of sepsis?
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Which of the following is NOT a theme mentioned in the text as a possible area of research for sepsis treatment?
Which of the following is NOT a theme mentioned in the text as a possible area of research for sepsis treatment?
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What is the term mentioned in the text that refers to the uncontrolled inflammatory response that can lead to sepsis?
What is the term mentioned in the text that refers to the uncontrolled inflammatory response that can lead to sepsis?
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What is the primary characteristic of septic shock?
What is the primary characteristic of septic shock?
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Which department is mentioned in the text as being involved in sepsis research?
Which department is mentioned in the text as being involved in sepsis research?
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What is the hospital mortality rate for septic shock patients?
What is the hospital mortality rate for septic shock patients?
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What is the pathophysiological process underlying sepsis?
What is the pathophysiological process underlying sepsis?
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What is the clinical criteria for diagnosing septic shock?
What is the clinical criteria for diagnosing septic shock?
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What is the common cause of death among the celebrities mentioned in the text?
What is the common cause of death among the celebrities mentioned in the text?
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What is the focus of the research institute mentioned in the text?
What is the focus of the research institute mentioned in the text?
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How many themes are mentioned in the text as possible areas of research for sepsis treatment?
How many themes are mentioned in the text as possible areas of research for sepsis treatment?
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What is the name of the department mentioned in the text as being involved in sepsis research?
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What is the connection between the celebrities mentioned in the text?
What is the connection between the celebrities mentioned in the text?
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What is the significance of March 26th, 2024 in the text?
What is the significance of March 26th, 2024 in the text?
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What is the primary difference between sepsis and septic shock?
What is the primary difference between sepsis and septic shock?
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What is the estimated number of people affected by sepsis worldwide every year?
What is the estimated number of people affected by sepsis worldwide every year?
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What is the significance of a serum lactate level > 2mM in septic shock patients?
What is the significance of a serum lactate level > 2mM in septic shock patients?
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What is the hospital mortality rate for septic shock patients according to the text?
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Approximately what percentage of global deaths are related to sepsis?
Approximately what percentage of global deaths are related to sepsis?
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What is the ranking of sepsis as a cause of death in least developed countries?
What is the ranking of sepsis as a cause of death in least developed countries?
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What is the common underlying mechanism that contributes to mortality in sepsis and septic shock?
What is the common underlying mechanism that contributes to mortality in sepsis and septic shock?
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What is the primary goal of managing sepsis and septic shock?
What is the primary goal of managing sepsis and septic shock?
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How does the number of deaths caused by sepsis compare to heart attack?
How does the number of deaths caused by sepsis compare to heart attack?
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What is the percentage of the adult population in developed countries who are aware of sepsis?
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Which international organization is mentioned in the text as a source of information on sepsis?
Which international organization is mentioned in the text as a source of information on sepsis?
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What percentage of global deaths are attributed to sepsis?
What percentage of global deaths are attributed to sepsis?
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What is the estimated number of people affected by sepsis worldwide every year?
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What is the percentage of Gram-positive bacteria that lead to sepsis?
What is the percentage of Gram-positive bacteria that lead to sepsis?
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Which of the following microorganisms is a common cause of sepsis?
Which of the following microorganisms is a common cause of sepsis?
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What percentage of the adult population in developed countries are aware of sepsis?
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In which type of countries does sepsis remain a leading cause of death?
In which type of countries does sepsis remain a leading cause of death?
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What is often associated with infections of the lungs?
What is often associated with infections of the lungs?
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What was the patient's temperature when presented to the ED?
What was the patient's temperature when presented to the ED?
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What was the patient's oxygen saturation level?
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What was the patient's blood pressure?
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What was the patient's lactate level?
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What was Erin's occupation when she died?
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Why was Erin prescribed a cream instead of an antibiotic?
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What was the result of Erin's blood test after she was returned to the hospital?
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Why did Erin have to be catheterized?
Why did Erin have to be catheterized?
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What was the appearance of Erin's urine?
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What happened to Erin eventually?
What happened to Erin eventually?
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What was the condition of Erin's heart rate and blood pressure when the doctor thought she may be 'septic'?
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What did Erin's sister hear in the ICU?
What did Erin's sister hear in the ICU?
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What did Erin die from?
What did Erin die from?
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What is the research focus related to sepsis, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the implication of the Xu and coworkers' paper?
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What is the goal of using in vitro and in vivo models in sepsis research?
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What is the primary objective of each expert group in the assignment?
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What is the expected outcome of the students after the second tutorial group meeting?
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What is the purpose of the 15-minute presentation by each expert group?
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What is the primary mechanism of death in sepsis according to Xu et al.?
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How many pages can the document prepared by each expert group have at most?
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What is the function of neutrophil extracellular traps according to Brinkmann et al.?
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What is the role of the tutor in the assignment?
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What is the term used to describe the disorder characterized by severe sepsis with organ dysfunction?
What is the term used to describe the disorder characterized by severe sepsis with organ dysfunction?
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What is the primary focus of research in Hotchkiss et al.?
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What is the purpose of the sources provided in the assignment?
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According to Rudd et al., what is the global burden of sepsis?
According to Rudd et al., what is the global burden of sepsis?
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What is the primary goal of sepsis therapy according to Hotchkiss and Sherwood?
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What is the primary function of NETs in the context of immune response?
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What triggers the formation of NETs?
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What is the composition of NETs?
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What is the result of different stimuli leading to NETs formation?
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What is the relationship between the same stimulus and NETs formation?
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What is the characteristic of NETs?
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What was the initial indication that Erin might have a problem after her surgical procedure?
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What was the result of Erin's blood test that raised concerns?
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Why was Erin initially prescribed a cream instead of an antibiotic?
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What was the consequence of the delay in administering antibiotics to Erin?
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What was the outcome of Erin's story?
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What might have prevented Erin's tragic outcome?
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How many pages can each expert group's document have at most?
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What is the expected outcome for each student by the end of the second tutorial group meeting?
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What is the role of the sources provided in the assignment?
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What is the purpose of the multiple choice questions in the expert group's presentation?
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What was the condition that Erin was suspected to have according to the doctor?
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What was the age of Erin when she died from sepsis?
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What is the term used to describe the catastrophic events that septicemia or septic shock may lead to?
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What was the event that Erin's sister heard in the ICU?
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What is the significance of the research paper by Xu and coworkers?
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Why was Erin returned to the hospital?
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What is the primary focus of research in Hotchkiss et al.?
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What is the function of neutrophil extracellular traps according to Brinkmann et al.?
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What is the estimated global burden of sepsis according to Rudd et al.?
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What is the primary mechanism of death in sepsis according to Xu et al.?
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What is the focus of the research by Angus and van der Poll?
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What is the primary underlying mechanism that contributes to mortality in sepsis and septic shock?
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What is the primary function of NETs?
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What triggers the formation of NETs?
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What is the result of different stimuli on NETs formation?
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What is the composition of NETs?
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What can induce different types of NETs formation?
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Where can NETs formation be triggered?
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What is the expected outcome of the students after the second tutorial group meeting?
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What is the purpose of the 15-minute presentation by each expert group?
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How many pages can the document prepared by each expert group have at most?
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What is a major mediator of death in sepsis?
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What is the primary function of neutrophil extracellular traps?
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What is the primary goal of sepsis therapy according to Hotchkiss and Sherwood?
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What is a common outcome of sepsis according to Rudd et al.?
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What is associated with severe sepsis according to Angus and van der Poll?
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What is the focus of research according to Hotchkiss and Monneret?
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What is the primary function of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in the context of immune response?
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What can trigger the formation of NETs?
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What is the composition of NETs?
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What is the potential benefit of studying NETs formation in the context of sepsis?
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What was the primary condition that Erin was diagnosed with after her surgical procedure?
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What is the relevance of NETosis in the context of sepsis?
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What is the primary function of neutrophil extracellular traps?
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What is the major mediator of death in sepsis according to Xu et al.?
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What is the estimated global burden of sepsis according to Rudd et al.?
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What is the primary outcome of severe sepsis according to Angus et al.?
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What is the composition of NETs?
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What is the function of neutrophil extracellular traps according to Brinkmann et al.?
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According to Xu et al., what are major mediators of death in sepsis?
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What is the primary mechanism underlying sepsis-induced immunosuppression?
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What is the primary function of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in the context of immune response?
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What triggers the formation of NETs?
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