Septic Shock

What is septic shock?

Sepsis is the result of an infection, and causes drastic changes in the body. It can be very dangerous and potentially life-threatening.

It occurs when chemicals that fight infection by triggering inflammatory reactions are released into the bloodstream.

Doctors have identified three stages of sepsis:

• Sepsis is when the infection reaches the bloodstream and causes inflammation in the body.
• Severe sepsis is when the infection is severe enough to affect the function of your organs, such as the heart, brain, and kidneys.
• Septic shock is when you experience a significant drop in blood pressure that can lead to respiratory or heart failure, stroke, failure of other organs, and death......................................................................................

• What causes septic shock?

  A bacterial, fungal, or viral infection can cause sepsis. Any of the infections may begin at home or while you are in the hospital for treatment of another condition.
  Sepsis commonly originates from:
  • abdominal or digestive system infections
  • lung infections like pneumonia
  • urinary tract infection
  • reproductive system infection