A 24-year-old man is brought by ambulance with one day of fever and rash. He has received 2 L of IV normal saline in the emergency department. The treating nurse is concerned that he is deteriorating and that the rash is progressing. His observations and clinical photograph are shown below.
| Observation |
Result |
| Temperature |
39.5 C |
| Heart rate |
130/min |
| Blood pressure |
80/40 mmHg |
| SpO2 |
95% on room air |
Clinical photograph
What is the most likely diagnosis?
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State your three (3) treatment priorities.
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List four (4) steps in managing his hypotension, including drugs and doses where appropriate.
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Describe five (5) variables you would use to assess response to treatment.
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Name one (1) landmark sepsis trial.
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Total Score: 0 / 14
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