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Septic shock: What is the pathology?
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Toxins released by bacteria/fungus may cause tissue damage causing low B/P & poor organ function. Inflammation response causes shock.
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Septic shock: What is the cause?
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Associated with toxins
Bacteria, fungi, viruses (rarely) due to infection causes changes in blood vessels |
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Septic shock: What risk factors?
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very old
very young |
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Septic shock: Diagnostic tests?
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Chest x-ray (detects pneumonia, pulmonary edema)
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Septic shock: Signs & symptoms?
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Low uring output (kidney failure)
low B/P (orthostatic) high or low temperature, chills palpitations shortness of breath cool, pale extremities rapid heart beat |
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Septic shock: Lab tests?
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blood gases (reveal oxygen level, acidosis)
blood tests (detects organ failure) blood cultures/count (detects infection) low B/P chest X-Ray reveals pneumonia/pulmonary edema |
