Pathophysiology and management of septic shock.
Septic shock is an acute medical and surgical emergency with a devastating mortality rate. It may occur in both debilitated, immunosuppressed patients and young, healthy patients undergoing genitourinary instrumentation. This paper reviews the intricate pathophysiology of septic shock and presents a comprehensive plan for the management of this life-threatening illness.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000503:physiopathology; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents