Sepsis Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 18 clues. Answers range from 4 to 22 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Potential life threatening complication of chemotherapy
Bodys overwhelming response to infection
Might need this if O2 levels are low
Ideally take these before administration of antibiotics
Part of the sepsis six that helps us determine how sick a person is
Term for fast heart rate
Another term for fever
Helps staff recognise and escalate sick patients
Concise communication tool
Must give this within one hour for all patients with suspected neutropeninc sepsis
Term for low blood pressure
Sepsis can lead to this if left untreated
1st line defence for fighting infection
Causes sepsis and may be viral, bacterial or fungal
Aim for at least 1ml/kg/hr
Might need this speciality to help manage sick patients with sepsis
Care pathway/bundle to implement within 1 hour when treating for sepsis
Give bolus of this if low BP or shocked
