Septic Shock
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| Name: Septic Shock |
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| Widespread reaction to infection. |
Causes of Septic Shock
Severe bacterial infection of the blood (septicemia). |
Symptoms of Septic Shock
High fever, very low blood pressure, rapid breathing and heart rate, confusion, poor output of urine and eventually coma. |
Tests for Septic Shock
Responsible bacteria identified by blood culture. |
Treatment for Septic Shock
Fluids by drip into a vein to increase blood pressure, and potent antibiotics into the drip. Management in intensive care unit and if necessary kidney dialysis and artificial respiration.
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Complications of Septic Shock of its treatment
Permanent damage to organs from poor blood supply or blood clots (thrombosis). |
Likely Outcome of Septic Shock
Mortality rate of 50% within a month in good hospitals, and further deaths later from organ damage. Survival rates better in the young, but worse in the elderly or debilitated. |
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