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The problem of sepsis and septic shock has recently become more and more actual. In obstetrics and gynaecology, the number of cases of sepsis has more than doubled over the past 10 years.
V. O. Bitsadze+13 more
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Factors associated with the development of septic shock in patients with candidemia: a post hoc analysis from two prospective cohorts [PDF]
Background Almost one third of the patients with candidemia develop septic shock. The understanding why some patients do and others do not develop septic shock is very limited.
Matteo Bassetti+30 more
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Classification of Septic Shock Phenotypes Based on the Presence of Hypotension and Hyperlactatemia in Cats [PDF]
Background: Three different phenotypes of septic shock based on changes in blood pressure and lactate are recognized in people. Dysoxic shock, representing the combination of fluid-refractory hypotension and hyperlactatemia, is characterized by greater ...
Roberta Troia+7 more
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ObjectiveTo provide an update to the “Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines for Management of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock,” last published in 2008.DesignA consensus committee of 68 international experts representing 30 international organizations was ...
Andrew Rhodes+2 more
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Changes in CRH and ACTH synthesis during experimental and human septic shock. [PDF]
The mechanisms of septic shock-associated adrenal insufficiency remain unclear. This study aimed at investigating the synthesis of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and vasopressin (AVP) by parvocellular neurons and the antehypophyseal expression of ...
Andrea Polito+13 more
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Developing a New Definition and Assessing New Clinical Criteria for Septic Shock For the Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3) [PDF]
IMPORTANCE: Septic shock currently refers to a state of acute circulatory failure associated with infection. Emerging biological insights and reported variation in epidemiology challenge the validity of this definition.
Angus, DC+8 more
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Clinical characteristics and risk factors for septic shock in patients receiving emergency drainage for acute pyelonephritis with upper urinary tract calculi [PDF]
Background Acute pyelonephritis (APN) is a common complication of ureteral obstruction caused by urolithiasis, and it can be lethal if it progresses to septic shock.
Yamamoto Yoshiyuki+9 more
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Adjunctive Glucocorticoid Therapy in Patients with Septic Shock
BACKGROUND Whether hydrocortisone reduces mortality among patients with septic shock is unclear. METHODS We randomly assigned patients with septic shock who were undergoing mechanical ventilation to receive hydrocortisone (at a dose of 200 mg per day) or
Balasubramanian Venkatesh+2 more
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Background This study investigated the clinical value of interleukin-6 (IL-6), pentraxin 3 (PTX3), and procalcitonin (PCT) in patients with sepsis and septic shock diagnosed according to the Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic
Juhyun Song+6 more
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