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Sepsis & Septic Shock

Knowledge Base

title: "Sepsis & Septic Shock"

Sepsis & Septic Shock

Key Facts

Distributive shock (sepsis) has reduced preload, reduced contractility, and reduced SVR

Sepsis causes distributive shock with vasodilation (↓SVR)

Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by dysregulated host response to infection

qSOFA criteria: RR ≥22, altered mental status, SBP ≤100 mmHg

Source: Sepsis-3 / Surviving Sepsis Campaign.

Overview

This article covers Definitions, qSOFA, Hour-1 bundle, Source control.

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Definitions

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qSOFA

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Hour-1 bundle

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Source control

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Sources

  • CC Bible p.135
  • Surviving Sepsis Guidelines

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Related Topics

See also: Shock: The Complete Guide, Vasopressors & Inotropes, Fluid Resuscitation