Question 129 · LEK · Sepsis
Which of the following sets of signs and symptoms does not allow to diagnose the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)?
- A. body temperature over 38 °C, leukocyte count in the peripheral blood above 12 000/ mL, heart rate above 90/minute.
- B. body temperature under 36 °C, respiratory rate over 20/minute, pCO₂ under 32 mmHg.
- C. body temperature under 38 °C, heart rate under 80/minute, leukocyte count in the peripheral blood under 2000/mL, respiratory rate under 20/minute.
- D. body temperature over 40 °C, heart rate over 110/minute, respiratory rate over 30/ minute.
- E. body temperature under 35 °C, heart rate over 90/minute, pCO₂ under 32 mmHg.
Hint
Count how many of the four SIRS criteria each set actually meets; remember that a low white cell count also counts.
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