Table 1.
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria according to the local guidelines.
| Modified SIRS Criteria for Maternity Wards | |
|---|---|
| Temperature | <36 °C or >38 °C |
| HR 1 | >100 beats per minute |
| WCC 2 | <4 or >16 × 109/L |
| RR 3 | >20 breaths per minute |
| SBP 4 | <90 mmHg |
| Mental status | Altered mental status |
1 HR: Heart Rate 2 WCC: White cell count; 3 RR: Respiratory rate; 4 SBP: Systolic blood pressure.