title: Toxic shock syndrome and its potential complications.
abstract: Toxic shock syndrome is a potentially lethal disease since the infective process established in the body can lead to multisystem involvement. The critical care nurse's understanding of this pathologic process and its potential complications will help in prevention, early diagnosis and treatment.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Broscious
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003422:Critical Care; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology