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a life-threatening severe form of sepsis that usually results from the presence of bacteria and their toxins in the bloodstream and is characterized especially by persistent hypotension with reduced blood flow to organs and tissues and often organ dysfunction (dictionary.com)
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Is septic shock accidental death?
Septic shock is not accidental death. Septic shock is a severe infection in the blood stream that causes illness and death.
What is a serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming bacterial infection affects the body?
Septic Shock
What is the pathophysiology of shock?
Cardiogenic, hypovolemic, or septic shock?
Is septic shock contagious?
is septick shock contagius/
Does bacteremia cause septic shock?
In some cases, bacteremia leads to septic shock, a potentially life-threatening condition
In septic shock antibiotics may aggrevate hypotension?
septic shock is caused by viruses fungi and gram positive and gram negative bacteria.however if infection comes untreated.hypovolemic shock develops. septic shock is caused by viruses fungi and gram positive and gram negative bacteria.however if infection comes untreated.hypovolemic shock develops.
What causes the medical condition septic shock?
No it is not. Septic shock is a serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming bacterial infection affects the body.
Which type of the shock is results from any type of heart failure?
septic shock
What has the author George H Sakorafas written?
George H. Sakorafas has written: 'Septic shock' -- subject(s): Etiology, Septic shock, Therapy
Is septic shock caused by an viral infection?
yes
What type shocks results from a bacterial infection?
septic shock
What are the signs and symptoms of septic shock?
Confusion and problems breathing are some symptoms of septic shock. Weakness, patches of discolored skin and chills are some other symptoms to look out for.
