title: Sepsis and septic shock. Deadly complications that are on the rise.
abstract: Most patients are already hospitalized when sepsis and septic shock develop, and in spite of therapy, at least 50% die. Although newer therapeutic agents are being evaluated, current management consists of antibiotics, fluids for volume resuscitation, inotropic agents, and surgery for septic foci. Greater emphasis on preventive measures is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Murray
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kumar
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000188:drug therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents