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Four definitions you must know: SIRS – Must have at least 2 of 4 SIRS criteria (listed below): Fever (>38C) or Hypothermia (<36C) WBC >12k or <4k ; OR Bandemia >10% Tachycardia > 90 Tachypnea > 20 SEPSIS – Must have SIRS + have a suspected infectious source (eg pulmonary, urinary, intra-abdominal, etc) SEVERE SEPSIS […]

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CAUTION: THESE NOTES CONTAIN SPOILERS!!! Case Introduction You are working a shift at EM Clerkshift General when a 20yo female accompanied by her mother checks into the ER with chief complaint of fatigue. Initial Vitals Temp 101.2F HR 122 RR 22 BP 110/90 O2 98% Critical Actions Obtain travel history in patient presenting with fever […]