Abstract
Sepsis is among the oldest themes in medicine; however, despite modern advances, it remains a leading cause of death in the United States. Every clinician should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of sepsis, along with early management strategies, to expeditiously provide appropriate care and decrease resultant morbidity and mortality. This review addresses the definitions, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, management, and outcomes of patients with sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1572-1578 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Mayo Clinic Proceedings |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abbreviations and Acronyms CVP central venous pressure EGDT early-goal-directed therapy ICU intensive care unit IVC inferior vena cava MAP mean arterial pressure SvO mixed venous oxygen saturation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine