- Dictionarysep·tic/ˈseptik/
adjective
- 1. infected with microorganisms, especially harmful bacteria: "his feet had gone septic"
- 2. denoting a drainage system incorporating a septic tank.
noun
- 1. a drainage system incorporating a septic tank. North American
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septic: [adjective] of, relating to, or causing putrefaction.
Septic may refer to: Septic shock, a medical condition; Septic tank or septic system, a component of a small scale sewage disposal system; Septic equation, a ...
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Septic shock describes a catastrophic situation where infection overwhelms the body's immune system and potentially causes organ failure and death.; By definition, blood pressure is low, organs like the heart, lung, kidney, and liver fail to work properly, and medications are required to support and maintain blood pressure in a normal range
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Jul 07, 2018 · Sepsis is a common condition that is associated with unacceptably high mortality and, for many of those who survive, long-term morbidity. Increased awareness of the condition resulting from ongoing campaigns and the evidence arising from research in the past 10 years have increased understanding of …
Jul 25, 2021 · The consensus definition of septic shock was updated from Sepsis-II to Sepsis-III recently. These definitions may be summarized as follows: Sepsis II definition of septic shock: Infection causing persistent hypotension, despite fluid resuscitation.