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Case #3 -
A 62 year old deteriorating postoperatively

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What is your most likely diagnosis?  Answer 
2.) What are the usual physical findings in sepsis?  Answer 
3.) What lab tests are indicated? What results do you expect from these tests?  Answer 
4.) What is the systemic inflammatory response syndrome?  Answer 
5.) How do you define sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock?  Answer 
6.) What are the initial basic steps in the management of sepsis?  Answer 
7.) When is a pulmonary artery catheter needed?  Answer 
8.) What are possible complications of septic shock?  Answer 
 
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