sepsis

1. risk factors

1.1. diabetes

1.2. immunosuppression

1.3. invasive procedures

1.4. chemo/radiation

1.5. > age 65

2. diagnosis

2.1. labwork

2.2. blood cultures

2.3. history & physical

2.4. ekg

3. treatment

3.1. fluids

3.2. antibiotics

3.3. vasopressors

3.4. steroids

3.5. oxygen

4. pathophysiology

4.1. infection

4.2. Vasodilation

4.3. Hypovolemia

4.4. organ failure

5. signs & symptoms

5.1. tachycardia

5.2. elevated wbc

5.3. tachypnea

5.4. elevated lactic acid