Question 1

how long does it take to wake from a medically induced coma? there may still be  some infection after a septic shock episode.

Accepted Answer

Depends on med used: That depends on the medicine that was used. Some are pretty short acting, and it doesn't take long for it to wear off. Other types of medicines can last longer. 

As far as septic shock, the shock is the body's reaction to the infection. Once the infection is treated, hopefully the shock will improve.

Question 2

a female mid 50's has been in a coma for 6 years now. septic shock was the cause of the coma. are there successful new treatments for this?

Accepted Answer

Septic shock is : Still very hard to treat. Mortality averages about 29% but varies by age & overall health. A coma suggests there has been severe brain damage. That the coma has been present for 6 yrs, suggests the prognosis is not good. However there are rare instances of recovery after prolonged coma from various causes. I'm sorry.

Question 3

can induced coma helps in treatment with sepsis?

Accepted Answer

Induced coma: Most definitely, especially if septic shock is present

Question 4

hi, my friend aged 31 has been diagnosed with sepsis which has lead to hypoglycemia, apparently been put in an induced coma - how severe is this?

Accepted Answer

It's serious: Induced coma is used primarily in people believed to have serious possible brain damage, which could result from sepsis, hypoglycemia, or both. It would not be done if the problem were not quite serious. It's impossible to say more, or to estimate prognosis, based on the information provided. You'll have to speak with his doctors, family, etc. Good luck and best wishes to your friend and you.

Question 5

a friend has/had sepsis, she is 31. she was in an induced coma, now breathing by herself and no signs of brain damage, would this be an improving?

Accepted Answer

Probably....: The fact that her doctors have allowed her to wake up and she is breathing on her own are all indications that she is improving. Has she been weaned off the ventilator yet? If not, that is likely the next step. She will need a lot of rehab to fully recover but the little that you have written does sound like she is on her way to recovery. Congratulations and best of luck to both of you!!!

Question 6

would someone in an induced coma recovering from severe sepsis with no brain damage & are able to breath without assistant of machinery be on the mend?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like it: The object of medically induced 'coma' is to lessen the stress of treatment for severe sepsis. 'Bringing the patient back' from this experience requires trained and very attentive professionals, and it sounds like that is happening. So with recovery of brain, lung, and presumably heart and GI function, likely to be 'on the mend'.

Question 7

what can be done for septic shock?

Accepted Answer

Many things: There has been a lot of research on this topic and most hospitals now have a sepsis protocol. Most importantly, appropriate antibiotics need to be given in a timely manner, usually in the er, and there is IV fluid resuscitation, pressors - drips to increase the blood pressure, and respiratory and other support when needed. There are guidelines on how to monitor the patients and manage all of this.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: septic shock?

Accepted Answer

Septic shock: Septic shock. Sepsis occurs when an infections enters &amp; is spread through the bloodstream,  potentially causing a marked  drop in blood pressure with potential for stroke, heart or respiratory failure or death.

Question 9

when a person goes into septic shock, what exactly kills them?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate blood flo: In septic shock, the event triggers a profound change in blood distribution. Blood pressure drops.Blood is no longer able to circulate and bathe the cells in nutrients or oxygen in adequate amounts to keep them functioning.Kidneys,heart,brain all begin shutting down as their fuel supply declines. At some point, the heart will fail to maintain a proper rhythm and quit.

Question 10

please could you explain what septic shock is and what could be the cause of it?

Accepted Answer

Bacteremia: When bacteria get into the blood stream,  they can cause septic shock, in which blood pressure falls to very low levels, renal perfusion falls, a dangerous combination. Infectious disease experts are first line of defense in septic shock.

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How long does it take to wake from a medically induced coma? there may still be some infection after a septic shock episode.

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A female mid 50's has been in a coma for 6 years now. septic shock was the cause of the coma. are there successful new treatments for this?

A member asked:

Can induced coma helps in treatment with sepsis?

A member asked:

Hi, my friend aged 31 has been diagnosed with sepsis which has lead to hypoglycemia, apparently been put in an induced coma - how severe is this?

A member asked:

A friend has/had sepsis, she is 31. she was in an induced coma, now breathing by herself and no signs of brain damage, would this be an improving?

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Would someone in an induced coma recovering from severe sepsis with no brain damage & are able to breath without assistant of machinery be on the mend?

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What can be done for septic shock?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: septic shock?

A member asked:

When a person goes into septic shock, what exactly kills them?

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Please could you explain what septic shock is and what could be the cause of it?

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