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Case Discussion on Management of Sepsis and Septic shock
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection. Early recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock are critical to improving patient outcomes. The initial steps in managing sepsis and septic shock include resuscitation and stabilization of the patient. The management of sepsis and septic shock also involves identifying and treating the underlying infection. Antibiotic therapy is a key component of the management of sepsis and septic shock. The choice of antibiotics should be based on the suspected source of infection and the patient's individual characteristics. Inappropriate use of antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The goal of fluid resuscitation is to achieve adequate tissue perfusion while avoiding fluid overload. Vasopressor therapy may be required in patients with septic shock who are not responding to fluid resuscitation.
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Dr. Pooja Wadwa
Additional Director, Critical Care Medicine, ECMO specialist, FMRI, Gurgaon
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Ventilatory Strategies in ARDS
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- 25th-April-2023, TIME : 5:00PM - 6:00PM
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Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection. Early recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock are critical to improving patient outcomes. The initial steps in managing sepsis and septic shock include resuscitation and stabilization of the patient. The management of sepsis and septic shock also involves identifying and treating the underlying infection. Antibiotic therapy is a key component of the management of sepsis and septic shock. The choice of antibiotics should be based on the suspected source of infection and the patient's individual characteristics. Inappropriate use of antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The goal of fluid resuscitation is to achieve adequate tissue perfusion while avoiding fluid overload. Vasopressor therapy may be required in patients with septic shock who are not responding to fluid resuscitation.
- 25th-April-2023, TIME : 5:00PM - 6:00PM
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Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection. Early recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock are critical to improving patient outcomes. The initial steps in managing sepsis and septic shock include resuscitation and stabilization of the patient. The management of sepsis and septic shock also involves identifying and treating the underlying infection. Antibiotic therapy is a key component of the management of sepsis and septic shock. The choice of antibiotics should be based on the suspected source of infection and the patient's individual characteristics. Inappropriate use of antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The goal of fluid resuscitation is to achieve adequate tissue perfusion while avoiding fluid overload. Vasopressor therapy may be required in patients with septic shock who are not responding to fluid resuscitation.