Screen patient #2 using the Sepsis Screening Tool

2. 65 year old diabetic, recent treatment with chemotherapy for lung CA, with acute lower limb cellulitis

• Temperature = 100.6°F

• HR = 84 bpm, RR = 18 bpm, BP = 98/64 (MAP = 74mm Hg)

• WBC = 11,000; Hgb 14.0; platelet count 145,000

• Blood sugar 136 mg/dL; crt 1.8 mg/dL,

• Lactate 1.4

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The patient's findings are suggestive of an infection.
 
 

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There are two signs and symptoms of infection present and not considered to be chronic?
 
 

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There is organ dysfunction criteria present and not considered to be chronic or a result of therapy.
 
 

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This patient met the criteria for possible severe sepsis and an MD should be notified to determine if severe sepsis is present.
 
 

 


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