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Septic Shock

Critically ill patient receiving emergency care for septic shock in the ICU.

A life-threatening condition caused by overwhelming infection, leading to dangerously low blood pressure and organ failure.

Extremely low blood pressure

Confusion or altered mental state

Rapid heartbeat and breathing

Cool or pale extremities

Decreased urine output

IV Fluids: Quickly restore blood pressure and circulation.

Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics: Target likely infectious organisms immediately.

Vasopressors: Medications that constrict blood vessels to raise blood pressure.

Severe bacterial, viral, or fungal infection
Pneumonia, UTI, abdominal infections
Immune system dysfunction

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Symptoms

Extremely low blood pressure

Confusion or altered mental state

Rapid heartbeat and breathing

Cool or pale extremities

Decreased urine output

Causes

Severe bacterial, viral, or fungal infection
Pneumonia, UTI, abdominal infections
Immune system dysfunction

Treatments

IV Fluids: Quickly restore blood pressure and circulation.

Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics: Target likely infectious organisms immediately.

Vasopressors: Medications that constrict blood vessels to raise blood pressure.

Specialties That Treat This Condition

Critical Care Medicine

Critical Care Medicine

Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease

Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine

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