परिभाषा

Septic shock is a condition in which blood pressure falls dangerously. It may occur in patients with serious infections. Very low blood pressure will slow blood flow. Organ failure may occur if the blood flow is too low.

का कारण बनता है

Septic shock is caused by sepsis. Sepsis can be triggered by many different kinds of infections including:

  • Bacterial
  • Viral
  • Parasitic
  • कवकीय संक्रमण

सेप्टिक सदमे

जोखिम कारक

The following factors increase your chance of septic shock:

  • Age: newborns and people over age 50
  • Weakened immune system
  • Low white blood cell counts
  • Chronic diseases
  • पिछली सर्जरी

लक्षण

If you experience any of these do not assume it is due to septic shock. These लक्षण उत्पन्न हो सकते हैं by other, less serious health conditions. If you experience any one of them, see your doctor.

  • भ्रम
  • Reduced alertness
  • Irregular blood pressure
  • Chills
  • Fever, which may be followed by a drop in body temperature
  • Warm, flushed skin
  • Rapid, pounding heartbeat
  • तेजी से साँस लेने
  • Reduced urination
  • Kidney failure
  • Lung failure
  • दिल की धड़कन रुकना
  • रक्त के थक्के

निदान

आपका डॉक्टर आपके लक्षणों और चिकित्सा इतिहास के बारे में पूछेगा। एक शारीरिक परीक्षा ली जाएगी। परीक्षणों में निम्नलिखित शामिल हो सकते हैं:

  • Blood tests to measure white blood cells, oxygen levels, platelet count, lactic acid, and metabolic waste
  • Blood tests and cultures to check for infectious organisms
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)—to check for heart rhythm irregularities

उपचार

आपके लिए सबसे अच्छी योजना के बारे में अपने डॉक्टर से बात करें। उपचार के विकल्पों में निम्नलिखित शामिल हैं:

Supportive Measures for Shock

If you have septic shock, you will be admitted to the intensive care unit. There you will be given:

  • IV fluids—delivered directly into a vein
  • Drugs to increase blood flow
  • Extra oxygen

If your lungs fail, you may be put on a mechanical ventilator. It will help you breathe. Other therapies or supportive measures may be used.

दवाएं

Once the cause of the infection is identified, you will be given high doses of one or more antibiotics.

सर्जरी

Surgery may be performed to remove any dead tissue.

रोकथाम

Most cases of septic shock cannot be prevented. Treating bacterial and other infections promptly may help.

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