Question 1

what is septic shock?

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Cytokines: Untreated bacterial infection can spread to the circulatory system and produce by products called cytokines which can result in circulatory collapse very low blood pressure and multiorgan  dysfunction.

Question 2

could you survive septic shock?

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Yes: Many do recover from septic shock when the infection is treated adequately and its bad effect resolves. Unfortunately too many succumb to the infections and its deleterious effects on the body called septic shock.

Question 3

what can be done for septic shock?

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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 4

what are the tests for septic shock?

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Septic shock: Septic shock is a clinical diagnosis. Recovery of an infectious organism, typically bacterial although other organisms are possible, helps to confirm the diagnosis although this takes time- sometimes days or longer. There are a number of tests that clinicians use to help initially make a diagnosis and to guide therapy, although the history and physical examination are of great importance.

Question 5

can someone survive septic shock and live?

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Yes: Check with your critical care medicine doctor...

This really depends the details...

Question 6

how to tell if i am going into septic shock?

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You're not: When you're going into septic shock, you're usually too sick to be asking about it on a website.

Question 7

what happens when people go into  septic shock?

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Inflammation: Septic shock causes wide spread inflammatory response in the body which can be fatal.   It causes low blood pressure and poor perfusion through out the body causing damage to multiple organ systems.   It can cause respiratory failure by pouring fluid into the air sacs in the lungs (adult respiratory distress  syndrome) and can also cause weakening heart pump function furthere complicating matters.

Question 8

is it possible for you to get septic shock again?

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Yes: People get septic shock usually as complication of infection. So infection should be treated quickly and sepsis should be aggressively treated. Goal should be to prevent infections.

Question 9

what signs would suggest someone has septic shock?

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Septic Shock: Low blood pressure, decreased consciousness. Life threatening.

Question 10

what are the symptoms associated with septic shock?

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Septic shock: The symptoms of septic shock can vary to the individual prior to coming to medical attention, but may involve fever, lethargy, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, headache and weakness, amongst others. Clinical signs may include elevated heart rate, low blood pressure, rapid breathing, decreases urine output, low oxygen saturations, altered mental status, and acid build up in blood stream, to name a few.

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