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Septic Shock
Alternate Names : Bacteremic Shock, Endotoxic Shock, Septicemic Shock, Warm Shock
Septic Shock Prevention
Prompt treatment of infections caused by bacteria is helpful. However, many cases cannot be prevented.
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• Definition
• Septic Shock Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Septic Shock Symptoms & Signs
• Septic Shock Prevention
• Septic Shock Diagnosis & Tests
• Septic Shock Treatment
• Septic Shock Prognosis
• Septic Shock Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Tests & Exams
• Blood Culture
Other Topics
• Agitation
• Biliary System
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Confusion
• Fever
• Intravenous
• Paleness
• Respiratory
• Shock
• Toxins
• Urine Output - Decreased
Review Date : 1/25/2002
Reviewed By : David A. Kaufman, M.D., Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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