Chapter 25: Shock- Septic Shock Flashcards

1
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What is the definition?

A

Documented infection and hypotension

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What are the signs/symptoms?

A

Initial—

  • vasodilation→ warm skin and full pulses
  • normal urine output

Delayed—

  • vasoconstriction
  • poor urine output
  • mental status change
  • hypotension
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3
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What percentage of blood cultures is positive in patients withbacterial septic shock?

A

Only ≈50%!

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What are the associated findings?

A

Fever, hyperventilation, tachycardia

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What is the treatment?

A
  1. Volume (IVF)
  2. Antibiotics (empiric, then by cultures)
  3. Drainage of infection
  4. Pressors PRN (SOS)
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