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What defines sepsis?
What defines sepsis?
What distinguishes severe sepsis from sepsis?
What distinguishes severe sepsis from sepsis?
What characterizes septic shock?
What characterizes septic shock?
Which of the following is a non-infectious cause of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)?
Which of the following is a non-infectious cause of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)?
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Which statement about the causes of sepsis is correct?
Which statement about the causes of sepsis is correct?
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Flashcards
Sepsis
Sepsis
Proven bacterial infection with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS).
SIRS
SIRS
Systemic inflammation due to injury, infectious or non-infectious.
Severe Sepsis
Severe Sepsis
Sepsis with organ dysfunction.
Septic Shock
Septic Shock
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Hypotension
Hypotension
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Study Notes
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
- SIRS is systemic inflammation due to injury.
- This injury can be caused by infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, protozoa, or fungi.
- Non-infectious causes include trauma, toxins, and hyperthermia.
Sepsis
- Sepsis is a proven or suspected bacterial infection and SIRS.
- It's the presence of systemic inflammation.
Severe Sepsis
- Severe sepsis is sepsis with organ dysfunction.
Septic Shock
- Septic shock is severe sepsis with hypotension.
- Hypotension means low mean arterial blood pressure.
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Test your knowledge on Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) and its related conditions like sepsis and septic shock. This quiz covers definitions, causes, and complications associated with these critical medical conditions. Perfect for healthcare students and professionals.
