title: Septic shock syndrome in the surgical wound care patient.
abstract: The occurrence of septic shock in lower extremity surgery is rare. Its early identification and treatment are vital to its outcome. The authors present a case history of septic shock occurring in the surgical wound care patient, discuss the pathophysiology of septic shock, and then consider diagnosis along with treatment options.
authors.affiliation: California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco.
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Zier
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Byrne
mesh_terms: D003646:Debridement; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000150:complications*