Directory of Septic Shock Resources

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Septic shock is a serious medical condition caused by decreased availability of oxygen to tissues as a result of infection and sepsis. It can cause multiple organ failure and death.

Resources in This Category

• eMedicine: Septic Shock

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/168402-overview
  Provides an overview, differential diagnosis and workup, treatment, medication and follow-up.

• MedlinePlus: Septic Shock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000668.htm
  Provides information on this serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming infection leads to life-threatening low blood pressure, including causes, symptoms, tests and treatment.

• NHS Choices: Septic Shock

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Septic-shock/
  Provides information on this life-threatening condition that occurs when a person’s blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

• Septic Shock

  http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000668all.htm
  Information from the University of Maryland Medical Center including an overview, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

• Septic Shock

  http://www.septicshock.org/
  Project that aims to provide a comprehensive and detailed picture of innate immunity. Includes a data portal and information on research, technology and bioinformatics.

• Wikipedia: Septic Shock

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septic_shock
  Encyclopedia article on this condition, its types, causes, treatment and epidemiology.

 

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