Septic Shock

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Septic Shock

Septic shock: sepsis + vasopressor requirement to maintain MAP ≥65 mmHg + serum lactate >2 mmol/L despite adequate fluid resuscitation. Mortality ~40%. Norepinephrine is first-line vasopressor.

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Shock happens when not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs and tissues. It causes very low blood pressure and may be life-threatening. It often happens along with a serious injury. There are several kinds of shock. Hypovolemic shock happens when you lose a lot of blood or fluids. Causes include internal or external bleeding, dehydration, burns, and severe vomiting and/or diarrhea. Septic shock is caused b…

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Shock Shock happens when not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs and tissues. It causes very low blood pressure and may be life-threatening. It often happens along with a serious injury. There are several kinds of shock. Hypovolemic shock happens when you lose a lot of blood or fluids. Causes include internal or external bleeding, dehydration, burns, and severe vomiting and/or diarrhea. Septic shock is caused b… Sepsis What is sepsis?Sepsis is your body's overactive and extreme response to an infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Without quick treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death.What causes sepsis?Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Bacterial infections are the most common cause, but other types of infections can a… Gangrene Gangrene is the death of tissues in your body. It happens when a part of your body loses its blood supply. Gangrene can happen on the surface of the body, such as on the skin, or inside the body, in muscles or organs. Causes include:Serious injuriesProblems with blood circulation, such as atherosclerosis and peripheral arterial diseaseDiabetesSkin symptoms may include a blue or black color, pain, numbness, and sores… Pneumonia What is pneumonia?Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. It causes the air sacs of the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. It can range from mild to severe, depending on the type of germ causing the infection, your age, and your overall health.What causes pneumonia?Bacterial, viral, and fungal infections can cause pneumonia.Bacteria are the most common cause. Bacterial pneumonia can occur on its own.…