Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Toxic shock syndrome is associated with _____ caused by group A Strep (GAS) infection of soft tissue

_____ can occur from leaving a wound packing in too long, or a tampon in too long

What are the initial investigations for toxic shock syndrome? _____

Toxic shock syndrome is most commonly caused by _____ & Streptococcus pyogenes

Hint: organism

Spot diagnosis = _____

Superantigens result in a massive cytokine response causing _____ syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome is a form of distributive shock that may affect the CNS, resulting in _____

Mortality of toxic shock syndrome is _____

Hint: low/moderate/high

Toxic shock syndrome can be caused by _____ in menstruation

What is the management of toxic shock syndrome? 1. Stabilise the patient with _____ 2. Identify & remove the source of infection 3. Obtain blood cultures then administer empirical antibiotics