Toxic shock syndrome Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 32-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with a high fever, chills, headache, myalgias, and a diffuse red rash. Temperature is 39.2°C (102.5 °F), blood pressure is 70/40 mmHg, heart rate is 122/min, respiratory rate is 18/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. Mucous membranes appear dry, and capillary refill time is delayed. Skin exam is significant for a diffuse macular erythematous rash. Abdominal examination is unremarkable. A retained tampon is found on pelvic exam with dried blood. Laboratory findings are listed below. Blood cultures are drawn, and the patient is started on broad-spectrum antibiotics. Blood pressure remains 78/42 after initial fluid resuscitation. Which of the following is the best next step in management?
| Laboratory test | Result | Reference |
| White blood cell count | 18,000 /µL | 4,500-11,000 /µL |
| Platelet count | 70,000 /µL | 150,000-400,000 /µL |
| Creatinine | 2.2 mg/dL | 0.6-1.2 mg/dL |
| AST | 80 U/L | 8-20 U/L |
| ALT | 95 U/L | 8-20 U/L |
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