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In some cases, bacteremia leads to septic shock, a potentially life-threatening condition

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How is septic shock prevented?

The risk of developing septic shock can be minimized through treatment of underlying bacterial infections, and prompt attention to signs of bacteremia. In the hospital, scrupulous aseptic technique on the part of medical professionals lowers the risk.


What type of shock occurs when poisons or toxins in the blood cause vasodilation and the blood pressure drops?

Septic shock


Is septic shock accidental death?

Septic shock is not accidental death. Septic shock is a severe infection in the blood stream that causes illness and death.


What are symptoms of bacteremia?

Symptoms of bacteremia are fever, chills, mental confusion, anxiety, rapid heart beat, hyperventilation, blood clotting problems, and shock.


What is a serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming bacterial infection affects the body?

Septic Shock


Is septic shock contagious?

is septick shock contagius/


What is the pathophysiology of shock?

Cardiogenic, hypovolemic, or septic shock?


What is another name for septicemia?

Sepsis or SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) are other common names for the presence of pathogens in the bloodstream that cause systemic (whole body) symptoms of infection (septicemia), sometimes also referred to as being "septic". Depending on the severity and symptoms, it can also be called severe sepsis or septic shock. Bacteremia is presence of bacteria in the blood, but does not mean the same as septicemia since it is usually transient and usually clears from the action of the body's own immune system. Bacteremia does not indicate a systemic reaction or infection. A common lay term used is "blood poisoning".


In septic shock antibiotics may aggrevate hypotension?

septic shock is caused by viruses fungi and gram positive and gram negative bacteria.however if infection comes untreated.hypovolemic shock develops. septic shock is caused by viruses fungi and gram positive and gram negative bacteria.however if infection comes untreated.hypovolemic shock develops.


Which type of the shock is results from any type of heart failure?

septic shock


What has the author George H Sakorafas written?

George H. Sakorafas has written: 'Septic shock' -- subject(s): Etiology, Septic shock, Therapy


What effects come from bacteria in your blood.?

Bacteria in the blood, known as bacteremia, can lead to sepsis, an extreme immune response that can cause organ failure, shock, and even death. Sepsis requires immediate medical attention and treatment with antibiotics. Detection and treatment of bacteremia are crucial in preventing severe complications.