Surviving Sepsis Quiz

Which of the following is not included in the SOFA score?

• GCS

• Bilirubin level

• Platelet count

• Blood sugar

What is the threshold for blood transfusion according to TRISS trial?

• 70 g/L

• 80 g/L

• 90 g/L

• 100 g/L

In sepsis without shock, antibiotics should be administered within how many hour(s)?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which inotrope is recommended if MAP still low despite on high dose noradrenaline?

• Adrenaline

• Vasopressin

• Dopamine

• Levosimendan

Which of the following is FALSE in aims of ventilation in sepsis?

• Lower PEEP is better than higher PEEP

• Low tidal volume is better than high tidal volume

• Prone ventilation > 12 hours/day is better

• Plateau pressure (Pplat) not more than 30 cm H2O

Insulin should be started when blood sugar level exceeds which level?

• 8 mmol/L

• 10 mmol/L

• 12 mmol/L

• 14 mmol/L

For patient with septic shock, 30 ml/kg of crystalloid should be administered within how many hours?

• 1

• 3

• 6

• 12

Higher MAP target increase tissue perfusion

• True

• False

• Unsure

Response to fluid resuscitation can be assessed by all of the followings EXCEPT?

• ECHO

• capillary refill time

• GCS

• lactate level

Which of the following is not recommended for screening of sepsis?

• qSOFA score

• SOFA score

• NEWS

• MEWS