Treatment of sepsis and septic shock: a review.
Septic shock is one of the leading causes of death in intensive care units, and its incidence is increasing. Mortality rates as high as 95% are reported, with rates of 60% or more even when diagnosed and treated promptly. This review examines the definition of septic shock, its pathogenesis, and supportive therapy, with particular attention to intervention during the septic shock cascade.
Wiessner
W H
WH
Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA.
Casey
L C
LC
Zbilut
J P
JP
D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D015996:Survival Rate