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SIRS is present when two or more of the following are found: 1) Temperature <36°C or >38°C 2) Respirations >20/min or PaCO 2 <32 mmHg 3) Heart rate >90/min 4) WBC <4000/mm 3 or WBC >12,000/mm 3 or more than 10% bands found on blood smear. Please see appropriate UpToDate topic reviews for further information.
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