The cardiopulmonary effects of sepsis on the trauma patient.
The cardiopulmonary effects of acute infection are inflammation-induced. Inflammatory mediators can both initiate and perpetuate the characteristic hyperdynamic, hypermetabolic state.
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Longwood Area Trauma Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006976:Hypertension, Pulmonary / Q000209:etiology; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications*