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Apr 18, 2024 · Sepsis, systemic inflammatory condition that occurs as a complication of infection and in severe cases may be associated with acute and life-threatening organ dysfunction. Sepsis is a common cause of illness and mortality in hospitals. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of sepsis.
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5 days ago · Microbial factors. Bacterial virulence factors, such as glycocalyx and various adhesins, allow colonization, immune evasion, and establishment of disease in the host. Sepsis caused by gram-negative bacteria is thought to be largely due to a response by the host to the lipid A component of lipopolysaccharide, also called endotoxin.
- May be rapid (less than three hours) or prolonged (several days)
- Immune response triggered by an infection
Apr 21, 2024 · Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Evidence of organ dysfunction includes clinical and laboratory abnormalities of the respiratory system, coagulation, liver, cardiovascular system, nervous system, and kidneys ( Table 79–1 ).
4 days ago · EPIDEMIOLOGY. The incidence of sepsis in the United States is >2 million cases each year, with shock documented in ∼30% of cases (19 per 1000 hospitalized encounters). This figure represents a rise of nearly 50% in the past decade; the reasons for this increase may include nonmedical issues. The rates of sepsis and septic shock are likely to ...
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Apr 23, 2024 · 6 Neonatal sepsis usually results from a bacterial infection. There are two main types of neonatal sepsis: 7. Early onset neonatal sepsis, which occurs within the first three days of life and is usually the result of an infection picked up from the infant’s mother during or before birth. Symptoms of early onset neonatal sepsis can appear ...
3 days ago · Critical Appraisal of the Literature. To evaluate clinically relevant articles regarding the diagnosis and early management of sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock, a search of the National Library of Medicine PubMed database was performed using the following search terms: sepsis management, septic shock management, and clinical sepsis treatment guidelines, with a date range of 2000 to 2018.
Apr 12, 2024 · Blood pressure drops, and heart function declines, resulting in a lack of blood flow that harms vital organs. Symptoms of septic shock include light-headedness, an altered mental state, heart palpitations, a skin rash, little or no urine output, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and cold, clammy, and pale skin. Organ failure may ensue, and gangrene ...
