Sepsis Syndrome Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Sepsis Syndrome Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Question. Write a short note on sepsis syndrome.

Answer.

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It is defined as the inflammatory response to infection in which there is fever, tachycardia, tachypnea and evidence of inadequate blood flow to internal organs.

The syndrome is the common cause of death in severely ill patients.

Etiology

• It is caused due to the combined effect of virulent infection and the powerful host response to the infection.
• Infection of lungs, abdomen and urinary tract.
• Infections at other body sites.

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Complications

• Shock
• Organ failure
• Disseminated intravascular coagulation
• Altered mental status
• Jaundice
• Metastatic abscess formation.

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Treatment

Eradication of underlying cause of infection and support of failing organ systems.

• Maintaining an open airway.
• IV flid is given.
• Adrenaline should be given to the patient.
• Draining or debriding abscess, if present.
• Heparin is given to lessen the risk of venous thrombosis.
• Antibiotics such as cephalosporins or penicillin are given.