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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The physical examination of sepsis shows findings of the | The physical examination of sepsis shows findings of the causative system as well as some generalized features.<ref name="pmid18158437">{{cite journal |author=Dellinger RP, Levy MM, Carlet JM, Bion J, Parker MM, Jaeschke R, Reinhart K, Angus DC, Brun-Buisson C, Beale R, Calandra T, Dhainaut JF, Gerlach H, Harvey M, Marini JJ, Marshall J, Ranieri M, Ramsay G, Sevransky J, Thompson BT, Townsend S, Vender JS, Zimmerman JL, Vincent JL |title=Surviving Sepsis Campaign: international guidelines for management of severe sepsis and septic shock: 2008 |journal=[[Critical Care Medicine]] |volume=36 |issue=1 |pages=296–327 |year=2008 |month=January |pmid=18158437 |doi=10.1097/01.CCM.0000298158.12101.41 |url=http://meta.wkhealth.com/pt/pt-core/template-journal/lwwgateway/media/landingpage.htm?issn=0090-3493&volume=36&issue=1&spage=296 |accessdate=2012-09-16}}</ref><ref>Bone RC, Balk RA, Cerra FB, Dellinger RP, Fein AM, Knaus WA, Schein RM, Sibbald WJ. Definitions for sepsis and organ failure and guidelines for the use of innovative therapies in sepsis. The ACCP/SCCM Consensus Conference Committee. American College of Chest Physicians/Society of Critical Care Medicine. Chest. 1992 Jun;101(6):1644-55. PMID 1303622.</ref> | ||
==Physical Examination== | |||
===General appearance === | |||
Patien appears to be febrile and toxic | |||
===Vital Signs=== | |||
Sepsis is considered present if infection is highly suspected or proven and two or more of the following [[systemic inflammatory response syndrome]] (SIRS) criteria are met:<ref name="pmid18158437">{{cite journal |author=Dellinger RP, Levy MM, Carlet JM, Bion J, Parker MM, Jaeschke R, Reinhart K, Angus DC, Brun-Buisson C, Beale R, Calandra T, Dhainaut JF, Gerlach H, Harvey M, Marini JJ, Marshall J, Ranieri M, Ramsay G, Sevransky J, Thompson BT, Townsend S, Vender JS, Zimmerman JL, Vincent JL |title=Surviving Sepsis Campaign: international guidelines for management of severe sepsis and septic shock: 2008 |journal=[[Critical Care Medicine]] |volume=36 |issue=1 |pages=296–327 |year=2008 |month=January |pmid=18158437 |doi=10.1097/01.CCM.0000298158.12101.41 |url=http://meta.wkhealth.com/pt/pt-core/template-journal/lwwgateway/media/landingpage.htm?issn=0090-3493&volume=36&issue=1&spage=296 |accessdate=2012-09-16}}</ref><ref>Bone RC, Balk RA, Cerra FB, Dellinger RP, Fein AM, Knaus WA, Schein RM, Sibbald WJ. Definitions for sepsis and organ failure and guidelines for the use of innovative therapies in sepsis. The ACCP/SCCM Consensus Conference Committee. American College of Chest Physicians/Society of Critical Care Medicine. Chest. 1992 Jun;101(6):1644-55. PMID 1303622.</ref> | |||
* [[Hypotension]] | |||
* [[Heart rate]] > 90 beats per minute | * [[Heart rate]] > 90 beats per minute | ||
* [[Temperature]] < 36 (96.8 °F) or > 38 °C (100.4 °F) | * [[Temperature]] < 36 (96.8 °F) or > 38 °C (100.4 °F) | ||
* [[Tachypnea]] > 20 breaths per minute or, on [[blood gas]], a P<sub>a</sub>CO<sub>2</sub> < 32 mm Hg | * [[Tachypnea]] > 20 breaths per minute or, on [[blood gas]], a P<sub>a</sub>CO<sub>2</sub> < 32 mm Hg | ||
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* [[ | ===Skin=== | ||
*[[Cyanosis]] | |||
* [[ | ===Throat=== | ||
*[[Lymphadenopathy]] | |||
* Decreased peripheral [[ | ===Extremities=== | ||
* | *Decreased peripheral [[pulse]]s | ||
===Neurologic=== | |||
*Altered sensorium, lethargy, and [[coma]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: sepsis syndrome; septic shock; septicemia
Overview
The physical examination of sepsis shows findings of the causative system as well as some generalized features.[1][2]
Physical Examination
General appearance
Patien appears to be febrile and toxic
Vital Signs
Sepsis is considered present if infection is highly suspected or proven and two or more of the following systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria are met:[1][3]
- Hypotension
- Heart rate > 90 beats per minute
- Temperature < 36 (96.8 °F) or > 38 °C (100.4 °F)
- Tachypnea > 20 breaths per minute or, on blood gas, a PaCO2 < 32 mm Hg
Skin
Throat
Extremities
- Decreased peripheral pulses
Neurologic
- Altered sensorium, lethargy, and coma.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dellinger RP, Levy MM, Carlet JM, Bion J, Parker MM, Jaeschke R, Reinhart K, Angus DC, Brun-Buisson C, Beale R, Calandra T, Dhainaut JF, Gerlach H, Harvey M, Marini JJ, Marshall J, Ranieri M, Ramsay G, Sevransky J, Thompson BT, Townsend S, Vender JS, Zimmerman JL, Vincent JL (2008). "Surviving Sepsis Campaign: international guidelines for management of severe sepsis and septic shock: 2008". Critical Care Medicine. 36 (1): 296–327. doi:10.1097/01.CCM.0000298158.12101.41. PMID 18158437. Retrieved 2012-09-16. Unknown parameter
|month=ignored (help) - ↑ Bone RC, Balk RA, Cerra FB, Dellinger RP, Fein AM, Knaus WA, Schein RM, Sibbald WJ. Definitions for sepsis and organ failure and guidelines for the use of innovative therapies in sepsis. The ACCP/SCCM Consensus Conference Committee. American College of Chest Physicians/Society of Critical Care Medicine. Chest. 1992 Jun;101(6):1644-55. PMID 1303622.
- ↑ Bone RC, Balk RA, Cerra FB, Dellinger RP, Fein AM, Knaus WA, Schein RM, Sibbald WJ. Definitions for sepsis and organ failure and guidelines for the use of innovative therapies in sepsis. The ACCP/SCCM Consensus Conference Committee. American College of Chest Physicians/Society of Critical Care Medicine. Chest. 1992 Jun;101(6):1644-55. PMID 1303622.