Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2023
A victim has a II-III degree burn injury that covers 15 % of the body surface. On day 20 after the injury, the patient presents with a sharp increase in the body temperature, general weakness, and frequent shallow respirations. The blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg. the pulse is 112 /min. What complication can be suspected in this case?
Answer options
- Acute intoxication
- Sepsis
- Pneumonia
- Anaerobic infection
- Purulent bronchitis
Correct answer
Sepsis
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