| There was no increase in respiratory distress, defined as tachypnea or grunting. |
| On her second hospital day she developed fever, tachycardia and tachypnea, progressive respiratory distress, and hypotension. |
| On examination, she was noted to be sitting upright and breathing without tachypnea, retractions or stridor. |
| The syndrome includes nonspecific features such as muscle rigidity, tachycardia, tachypnea, cyanosis, arrhythmias, and unstable blood pressure. |
| Attention should be paid to the respiratory, cardiovascular and the gastrointestinal system. The presence of tachypnea and respiratory distress at rest should be noted. |
| The manifestations of SIRS include fever, hypothermia, leukocytosis or leukopenia, tachycardia, and tachypnea. |
