septic shock…

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bacteremic shock, endotoxic shock, septicemic shock, warm shock, septic shock, serious, abnormal condition that occurs, an overwhelming infection leads to low blood pressure, low blood flow, vital organs, brain, heart, kidneys, liver, not function properly, fail, decreased urine output from kidney failure one symptom, septic shock occurs most often, in the very old, very young, occurs, underlying illnesses, bacterial organism, cause septic shock, fungi, viruses, cause this condition, toxins released by the bacteria, fungus, direct tissue damage, lead to low blood pressure, poor organ function, toxins also produce a vigorous inflammatory response, body which contributes to septic shock, risk factors, underlying illnesses, diabetes, hematologic cancers, lymphoma, leukemia, malignancies, the genitourinary system, biliary system, intestinal system, risk factors, recent infection, prolonged antibiotic therapy, having had a recent surgical, medical procedure, meningococcemia, waterhouse-friderichsen syndrome, dic, disseminated intravascular coagulation, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, mods, ards, very low temperature, chills, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, palpitations, cool, pale extremities, restlessness, agitation, lethargy, confusion, physical findings detected, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, standing, low urine output, blood gases revealing low oxygen concentration, acidosis, blood cultures, blood count detecting infection, low blood pressure, chest x-ray revealing pneumonia, pulmonary edema, blood tests detecting poor organ function, organ failure, septic shock, medical emergency, patients, admitted to intensive care, objective of treatment, provide oxygen, relieve respiratory distress, administer intravenous fluids, restore blood volume, vasoactive drugs to treat low blood pressure, treat underlying infections, antibiotics, support any poorly functioning organs, hemodynamic monitoring, the evaluation, the pressures, in the heart, lungs, specialized equipment, intensive care nursing, new drugs that act against the hyperinflammatory response seen in septic shock, help limit the damage to vital organs, septic shock has a high death rate, exceeding 50%, depending on the type of organism causing the infection, degree of organ failure, respiratory failure, cardiac failure, organ failure, symptoms of septic shock, call an ambulance, have no means of transportation, unable to drive, prompt treatment of infections, bacteria is helpful, many cases cannot be prevented.