What is septic shock

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Shock is a very dangerous state, when this happens, we need to deal with it in time, otherwise it will directly threaten the lives of patients, we should have a certain understanding of septic shock. Now let's take a look at what is called septic shock.

What is septic shock

First of all, severe infection, especially gram negative bacteria infection, can often cause septic shock. Septic shock, also known as septic shock, refers to septic syndrome with shock caused by microorganisms and their toxins. Microorganisms and their toxins, cell wall products in infected foci invade the blood circulation, activate various host cells and body fluid systems, produce cytokines and endogenous mediators, act on various organs and systems of the body, affect their perfusion, and lead to tissue cell ischemia and hypoxia, metabolic disorder, dysfunction, and even multiple organ failure.

Secondly, the common pathogenic bacteria causing septic shock are: gram negative bacteria, such as Enterobacteriaceae (E.coli, Klebsiella, Enterobacteriaceae, etc.); nonfermentation bacteria (Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, etc.); meningococci; Bacteroides, etc. Gram positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Clostridium can also cause shock. Some viral diseases, such as epidemic hemorrhagic fever, are also prone to shock. Some infections, such as gram negative bacilli septicemia, fulminant meningitis, pneumonia, suppurative cholangitis, abdominal infection, bacillary dysentery (children) are prone to shock.

Finally, active control of infection is helpful to the treatment of septic shock. In addition, we should supplement blood volume, correct acidosis, adjust vasomotor function, eliminate blood cell aggregation to prevent microcirculation stagnation, and maintain the function of important organs. The purpose of treatment is to restore the blood perfusion and normal metabolism of all organs and tissues. In the process of treatment, we must closely observe, fully estimate the changes of the disease, and timely prevent and treat it.

matters needing attention

Septic shock is different from general shock, mainly manifested in pathogenic factors, no matter what causes, once the shock, to deal with reasonable measures of first aid, and timely medical treatment.