All are criteria for SIRS except: (A) Hypothermia (<36degC), (B) Tachycardia (>90/min), (C) Tachypnoea (>20/min), (D) White cell count >10 x 10^9/litre
Answer is D. SIRS is two of:hypehermia (>38degC) or hypothermia (<36degC)tachycardia (>90/min, no b-blockers) or tachypnoea (>20/min)white cell count >12 x 10^9/litre or <4 x 10^9/litreRef: Bailey and Love 27e pg: 51