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1 day ago · There are numerous reasons why sepsis is such a dangerous condition. This largely comes down to how difficult it is to diagnose. Early sepsis symptoms tend to share similarities with many other ...
3 days ago · Diagnosis and treatment of sepsis and septic shock are fundamental for emergency clinicians, and include knowledge of clinical and laboratory indicators of subtle and overt organ dysfunction, infection source control, and protocols for prompt identification of the early signs of septic shock.
3 days ago · Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. [4] [7] This initial stage of sepsis is followed by suppression of the immune system. [8] Common signs and symptoms include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion. [1]
5 days ago · To the Editor We read with great interest the article “International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock”1 and commend the authors for their dedication to standardizing and improving the care of children with sepsis. By using an empirical approach in a global cohort of...
1 day ago · Early symptoms of sepsis include increased heart rate, increased respiratory rate, suspected or confirmed infection, and increased or decreased body temperature (i.e., greater than 101.3 °F [38.5 °C] or lower than 95 °F [35 °C]). Diagnosis is based on the presence of at least two of these symptoms.
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5 days ago · White snot is caused by mucus losing water, which can lead it to becoming cloudy and whitish in appearance. This can happen when your child has the common cold. Yellow/Green: This is a sign that your body is fighting an infection. Yellow snot contains white blood cells which help your body fight against infections.
3 days ago · Septic shock can be identified by the presence of sepsis in addition to the following : Persistent hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain mean arterial pressure of ≥65 mmHg Serum lactate level of >2 mmol/L in the absence of hypovolemia
