Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS).
Family history
- What is the current health status of your family members?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What are the presenting symptoms?
- Shortness of breath*
- Pulse racing*
- Disturbances of consciousness* such as confusion* , agitation, delirium* .
- How long have these symptoms been present?
- Have the symptoms changed in intensity?
- Can you recall an injury or other triggering moment?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (infections)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
Sepsis can be classified according to the following scores:
- APACHE-II score – acute physiology and chronic health evaluation.
- Sepsis score according to Elebute/Stoner
- SAPS II – simplified acute physiology score
- SOFA score – sepsis-related organ failure assessment
In these scores, various criteria are recorded. This includes blood pressure, pulse, various laboratory parameters, etc.
