Septic shock syndrome in the surgical wound care patient.
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.
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California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco.
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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*