Sepsis complications Flashcards
1
Q
What is the leading factor of mortality?
A
- cumulative burden of sepsis complication
- especially organ failure
2
Q
Most commong complications sepsis
A
- ARDS
- haemodynamic compromise
- elevated serum lactate levels
3
Q
Other complications of sepsis
A
- altered mental activity
- AKI
- paralytic ileus
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation - DIC
- adrenal insufficiency