All of the following are features of SIRS except:: (A) WBC >11000/mm3 or <4000/mm3, (B) Temperature > 38degC, (C) Pulse rate >90/minute, (D) Respiratory rate >24/minute and PaCO2 <22 mmHg
Answer is D. SIRS Two or more of the following: Temperature (core) >38degC or <36degC Hea rate >90 beats/minQ Respiratory rate >20 breaths/minQ for patients spontaneously ventilating or a PaCO2 <32 mm Hg Q WBC count >12,000 cells/mm3 or <4000Q cells/mm3 or >10% immature (band) cells in the peripheral blood smear