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    septic
    /ˈsɛptɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. infected with microorganisms, especially harmful bacteria: "his feet had gone septic"
    • 2. denoting a drainage system incorporating a septic tank.

    noun

    • 1. a drainage system incorporating a septic tank. North American

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SepsisSepsis - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. [4] [7] This initial stage of sepsis is followed by suppression of the immune system. [8] . Common signs and symptoms include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion. [1] .

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  4. www.britannica.com › science › sepsisSepsis | Definition, Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment | Britannica

    Jun 22, 2024 · Sepsis, systemic inflammatory condition that occurs as a complication of infection and in severe cases may be associated with acute and life-threatening organ dysfunction. Sepsis is a common cause of illness and mortality in hospitals. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of sepsis.

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  5. www.acepnow.com › article › updates-in-theUpdates in the Management of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock

    Jun 12, 2024 · Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction secondary to a dysregulated host response to an infection; an estimated 48.9 million cases are recorded, and 11.0 million sepsis-related deaths were reported from 1990-2017. 1 From its first definition in 1991, many landmark trials have advanced the care of sepsis and septic shock.

  6. www.sepsis.org › sepsisand › septic-shockSeptic Shock | Sepsis Alliance

    Jun 18, 2024 · Septic shock is the final, most severe form of sepsis and also the most difficult to treat. Patients in septic shock are often called the “sickest patients in the hospital,” as doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals work to save them from long-lasting complications or death.

  7. www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › ssSepsis 101: Symptoms, Treatment, and More - WebMD

    Jun 11, 2024 · Sepsis is an extreme response to an infection. Your body sends a flood of chemicals into your bloodstream to fight the threat. This causes widespread inflammation...

  8. www.verywellhealth.com › symptoms-of-sepsis-in-theSepsis Symptoms in Elderly Patients - Verywell Health

    2 days ago · Sepsis, a response to a systemic infection, is an extremely dangerous condition that is more likely to affect older adults. Sepsis symptoms in the elderly include a rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, low or high body temperature, and weakness or confusion.

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  10. acdis.org › articles › acdis-tip-defend-againstACDIS tip: Defend against sepsis denials | ACDIS

    2 days ago · Other clinical criteria for septic shock includes a use of vasopressors to maintain a MAP > 65 mmHg and a lactate level > 2 mmol/L. In 2016, a new definition of sepsis and septic shock was introduced when the Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3) was released. So, what changed?