Septic shock
Septic shock is a medical condition which can result from sepsis. Sepsis is a special form of infection. With septic shock, the circulation of blood changes or stops. This makes septic shock a medical emergency, which is usually treated in intensive care. Between a quarter and half the people with the condition die.
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| Sepsis is one of the most common causes of death in critically ill patients in intensive care units. Oil by Gabriël Metsu. |
Thrombocytopenia with purpura on right hand in patient with septic shock
Treatment is usually done in the following steps:
- Stabilizing, restarting blood circulation, usually by giving fluids
- Treatment of the infection
- Coping with organ failures
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