Sepsis and septic shock: Guideline-based management
Siddharth Dugar, Chirag Choudhary, Abhijit Duggal
Abstract
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction that results from the body's response to infection. It requires prompt recognition, appropriate antibiotics, careful hemodynamic support, and control of the source of infection. With the trend in management moving away from protocolized care in favor of appropriate usual care, an understanding of sepsis physiology and best practice guidelines is critical.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSeptic shockSepsisIntensive care medicineGuidelineSurviving Sepsis CampaignOrgan dysfunctionShock (circulatory)AntibioticsSevere sepsisInternal medicinePathologyBiologyMicrobiologySepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentHemodynamic Monitoring and TherapyRenal function and acid-base balance