| Finding | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | <36 °C (96.8 °F) or >38 °C (100.4 °F) |
| Heart rate | >90/min |
| Respiratory rate | >20/min or PaCO2<32 mmHg (4.3 kPa) |
| WBC | <4x109/L (<4000/mm3), >12x109/L (>12,000/mm3), or ≥10% bands |
References
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