Septic Shock

Pathophysiology
Septic shock Pathophysiology results from a sepsis widespread
bloodborne infection that overwhelms the body typically caused
by a bacterial infection like Pneumonia - infection in the lungs or
even UTI or kidney infection that gets worse. A systemic cytokine
release inside the bloodstream causes extreme vasodilation & fluid

Lorem
leakage from capillaries

Signs & Symptoms Memory trick

S S
Severely low blood pressure Severely low
Shock 0₂ 0₂
blood pressure
0₂ 0₂
0₂

0₂
0₂
NORMAL
NORMAL

HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW

Low Blood pressure

(Less than 80/systolic)
Cold, Clammy skin
(pale & cool extremities)
Delayed capillary refill ?
?
?
? ?
Mental Status change NCLEX TIP ?

Confusion ?

Disorientation
High WBC (over 10,000) <96oF

Temp. High or very low (96°F)

NCLEX TIP
>10,000

Treatment

Emergency treatment may include supplemental

oxygen, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and
other medications.