Septic Shock vs Cardiogenic Shock
Running head: SHOCK VS. SHOCK
Septic Shock Vs. Cardiogenic Shock
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Michelle Webley
Rio Hondo College
Septic Shock Vs. Cardiogenic Shock
Septic shock is an extreme immune system response to an infection that has spread throughout the blood and tissues. Severe septic shock often causes extremely low blood pressure, which limits blood flow to the body and can result in organ failure and death.
Septic shock is most often the result of a bacterial infection, but it can also be caused by other types of infection. While septic shock can occur in people of any age, it is more common in infants, older adults, and people who have compromised immune systems. Respiratory failure, cardiac failure, or any other organ failure can occur.
Symptoms of Septic Shock Symptoms of Septic shock include either fever, malaise, chills, and nausea. The first sign of shock is often confusion and decreased consciousness. In this beginning stage, the extremities are usually warm. Later, they become cool, pale, and bluish. Other symptoms include: shallow, rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat, delirium, palpitations, restlessness, agitation, lethargy, low blood pressure, especially when standing, reddish patches in the skin, lightheadedness, shortness of breath. Septic shock may progress to cause "adult respiratory distress syndrome," in which fluid collects in the lungs, and breathing becomes shallow and labored. This condition may lead to ventilatory collapse, in which the patient can no longer breathe adequately without assistance.
Cause of Septic Shock Septic shock is seen most often in patients with suppressed immune systems, and is usually due to bacteria acquired during treatment at the hospital. The immune system is suppressed by drugs used to treat cancer, autoimmune disorders, organ transplants, and diseases of immune deficiency such as AIDS. Malnutrition, chronic drug abuse, and long-term illness increase the likelihood of succumbing to bacterial
Septic Shock Vs. Cardiogenic Shock
In APA Style
Michelle Webley
Rio Hondo College
Septic Shock Vs. Cardiogenic Shock
Septic shock is an extreme immune system response to an infection that has spread throughout the blood and tissues. Severe septic shock often causes extremely low blood pressure, which limits blood flow to the body and can result in organ failure and death.
Septic shock is most often the result of a bacterial infection, but it can also be caused by other types of infection. While septic shock can occur in people of any age, it is more common in infants, older adults, and people who have compromised immune systems. Respiratory failure, cardiac failure, or any other organ failure can occur.
Symptoms of Septic Shock Symptoms of Septic shock include either fever, malaise, chills, and nausea. The first sign of shock is often confusion and decreased consciousness. In this beginning stage, the extremities are usually warm. Later, they become cool, pale, and bluish. Other symptoms include: shallow, rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat, delirium, palpitations, restlessness, agitation, lethargy, low blood pressure, especially when standing, reddish patches in the skin, lightheadedness, shortness of breath. Septic shock may progress to cause "adult respiratory distress syndrome," in which fluid collects in the lungs, and breathing becomes shallow and labored. This condition may lead to ventilatory collapse, in which the patient can no longer breathe adequately without assistance.
Cause of Septic Shock Septic shock is seen most often in patients with suppressed immune systems, and is usually due to bacteria acquired during treatment at the hospital. The immune system is suppressed by drugs used to treat cancer, autoimmune disorders, organ transplants, and diseases of immune deficiency such as AIDS. Malnutrition, chronic drug abuse, and long-term illness increase the likelihood of succumbing to bacterial