Which of the following is an indication of a complication of septic shock?
Septic shock is a serious condition that occurs when a body-wide infection leads to dangerously low blood pressure. Show
CausesSeptic shock occurs most often in the very old and the very young. It may also occur in people with weakened immune systems. Any type of bacteria can cause septic shock. Fungi and (rarely) viruses may also cause the condition. Toxins released by the bacteria or fungi may cause tissue damage. This may lead to low blood pressure and poor organ function. Some researchers think that blood clots in small arteries cause the lack of blood flow and poor organ function. The body has a strong inflammatory response to the toxins that may contribute to organ damage. Risk factors for septic shock include:
SymptomsSeptic shock can affect any part of the body, including the heart, brain, kidneys, liver, and intestines. Symptoms may include:
Exams and TestsBlood tests may be done to check for:
Other tests may include:
Additional studies, such as blood cultures, may not become positive for several days after the blood has been taken, or for several days after the shock has developed. TreatmentSeptic shock is a medical emergency. In most cases, people are admitted to the intensive care unit of the hospital. Treatment may include:
The pressure in the heart and lungs may be checked. This is called hemodynamic monitoring. This can only be done with special equipment and intensive care nursing. Outlook (Prognosis)Septic shock has a high death rate. The death rate depends on the person's age and overall health, the cause of the infection, how many organs have failed, and how quickly and aggressively medical therapy is started. Possible ComplicationsRespiratory failure, cardiac failure, or any other organ failure can occur. Gangrene may occur, possibly leading to amputation. When to Contact a Medical ProfessionalGo directly to an emergency department if you develop symptoms of septic shock. PreventionPrompt treatment of bacterial infections is helpful. Vaccination could help prevent some infections. However, many cases of septic shock cannot be prevented. Alternative NamesBacteremic shock; Endotoxic shock; Septicemic shock; Warm shock ReferencesRussell JA. Shock syndromes related to sepsis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 26th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 100. van der Poll T, Wiersinga WJ. Sepsis and septic shock. In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 73. Review Date 12/6/2021Updated by: Denis Hadjiliadis, MD, MHS, Paul F. Harron Jr. Associate Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. What are the complications of septic shock?Kidney failure, heart dysfunction, respiratory failure, and multiple organ failure are all complications of sepsis and septic shock, notes Brown. “Patients may need dialysis temporarily or long-term if their kidneys are shutting down, and death can occur if multiple organ systems become dysfunctional and shut down.”
What is the indicator about septic shock?Clinical indicators of septic shock were hypotension, mechanical ventilation, lactate levels between 2.0-3.9 or >4, hypothermia <36°C, radiotherapy-associated chemotherapy, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score >3 and admittance through the emergency unit.
What are 4 signs to indicate a person may have sepsis?severe breathlessness. a high temperature (fever) or low body temperature. a change in mental state – like confusion or disorientation. slurred speech.
What is the most common complication of sepsis?Complications. As sepsis worsens, blood flow to vital organs, such as your brain, heart and kidneys, becomes impaired. Sepsis may cause abnormal blood clotting that results in small clots or burst blood vessels that damage or destroy tissues.
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