SIRS Mnemonics
SIRS is a pro-inflammatory condition which does not include documented source of infection.
Any two or more of the following signs indicate Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). Features of SIRS can memorize as HRT (hormonal replacement therapy) for Women.
Any two or more of the following signs indicate Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). Features of SIRS can memorize as HRT (hormonal replacement therapy) for Women.
H- Heart Rate >90 beats per minute
R- Respiratory Rate >20 beats per minute
T- Temperature >38 oc or <36 oc
W- White Blood Count >12 *109 / L or <4* 109 / L
Sepsis
Sepsis is systemic response to infection. It manifest as SIRS in the presence of infection.Severe sepsis
Sepsis with evidence of organ hypoperfusion or altered cerebral function.
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