Sepsis Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 21 clues. Answers range from 4 to 20 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
This is not always present in Sepsis
Term for low blood pressure
Aim to give these within one hour of sepsis diagnosis
Sepsis can lead to this if left untreated
There may be an increased demand for this in sepsis
Sepsis causes this in the body
Communication tool that should be used
Low urine output
Indicator of tissue hypoperfusion
Complication of chemotherapy treatment
A red flag for Sepsis
Should be taken prior to giving antibiotics
Can aid the diagnosis of sepsis
Patients can be escalated on this alone
Test to check for acidosis and lactate
These should be repeated within 30 minutes of deterioration
Team that should be called for support
Causes sepsis and may be viral, bacterial etc
Inflammatory mediators cause this to occur
A form of altered mental state
the body's protective response
