Question 1

what is the difference between toxic shock syndrome and septic shock?

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TSS is a shock...: Caused by a poison made by bacteria that do not penetrate into the bloodstream. Septic chock is caused by bacteria actually floating in the blood; the poison that causes the shock is "endotoxin", actually proteins inside the bacterial cell. Only a few types of bacteria can cause tss; many more types can cause sepsis.

Question 2

are sepsis and toxic shock syndrome the same?

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Not exactly: Toxic shock syndrome is one form of severe sepsis associated with staphyloccus superantigen; it goes beyond mere sepsis and septic shock in that the bacterial toxin results in direct injury rather than simply inciting the bodies immune system to go beyond the call of duty.  Wikipedia's page: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/toxic_shock_syndrome is a reasonable lay description of tss.

Question 3

what is the difference between sepsis and septic shock?

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Collapse: Sepsis occurs when the bacteria is able to reach the blood stream. Septic shock occurs when, as a result of sepsis, the blood pressure collapses and the cardiovascular system fails.

Question 4

what's the difference between septic shock and hypovolemic?

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The cause: Septic shock is shock due to bacteria in the blood stream, causing sepsis.  Hypovolemic shock is due to low volume, usually blood loss.

Question 5

can septic shock cause compartment syndrome?

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No it does not: No septic shock does not cause compartment syndrome
it happens after an injury when there is insfficient blood supply.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

can someone survive septic shock and live?

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Yes: Check with your critical care medicine doctor...

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