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The ultimate nursing guide to sepsis

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For example, a systematic review conducted by the George Institute for Global Health (2021) found that the SIRS criteria and qSOFA + lactate (LqSOFA) scores had high specificity for screening patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Skin often presents in a manner consistent with the patient’s vasoplegic state.

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Nursing Officer in the Royal Australian Navy as a Reservist

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South Pacific 2015 – PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP. Motorbike accidents and drownings appeared to be the most popular presentations to the EDs, as people often don’t wear shoes or helmets when driving their bikes – hence multiple feet/lower limb/head injuries.

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