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2. What does tissue factor expression lead to?

  • Pro-inflammatory cytokine storm
  • Activation of immune cells
  • Formation of micro-thrombi
  • Excessive complement activation

3. What is the definition of sepsis?

  • Serum lactate above 2mmol/l in the absence of hypovolemia
  • Inflammatory state characterised by a temperature above 38 or a heart rate above 90
  • Organ dysfunction in the presence of infection
  • Requirement of a vasopressor to maintain arterial pressure above 65

4. Which of these is indicative of sepsis but NOT septic shock?

  • Acute change in SOFA by more than 2 from baseline
  • Serum lactate above 2mmol/L in the absence of hypovolemia
  • Circulatory, cellular and metabolic abnormalities
  • Requirement of vasopressor

5. Which of these is NOT indicative of systemic inflammatory response syndrome?

  • Temperature below 36
  • White blood cell count below 4000
  • Heart rate below 45
  • Heart rate above 90

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