Cardiovascular aspects of septic shock: pathophysiology, monitoring, and treatment.
The care of patients with septic shock is exceedingly complex. New therapies and monitoring technologies are being rapidly developed. To create an effective plan of care that integrates these new therapies and technologies, critical care nurses must understand the underlying pathophysiology of septic shock, techniques to accurately monitor patients' status, and the rationale for care.
Bridges
Elizabeth J
EJ
59th Medical Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex, USA.
Dukes
Susan
S
D001775:Blood Circulation; D001785:Blood Gas Monitoring, Transcutaneous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D003935:Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular / Q000451:nursing; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008365:Manometry / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D008875:Middle Aged; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents