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Due to septic shock the patient is not recovering there is high amount os swelling?
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Yes: Because septic shock is distributive, there is often a large amount of swelling.
Answered 4/1/2013
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Hypermetabolic: When patients are septic they develop increased metabolic rates and are unable to produce protein in normal amounts. This leads to swelling. Over time this will resolve.
Answered 11/18/2013
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