NOT DONE Week 14: Sepsis and septic shock

Sepsis

systemic response to an infection that is a dysregulated or exaggerated immune response, resulting in life-threatening organ dysfunction

Septic shock

Shock associated with widespread infection that results from inflammatory response d/t endotoxins released by bacteria

Septic shock symptoms

• Symptoms of sepsis

• Hypotension and hypoperfusion despite fluid volume replacement

Sepsis risk factors

• Immunosupression

• Age extremes

• Malnourishment

• Chronic illness

• Invasive procedures

• Trauma

• Surgeries