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Sepsis Mimics: Unveiling Challenges and Pitfalls
Sepsis mimics are conditions that present with symptoms similar to those of sepsis but have different underlying causes. These mimics can often lead to diagnostic challenges and delays in appropriate treatment. Examples of sepsis mimics include acute pancreatitis, viral infections, and drug reactions.Other conditions such as adrenal insufficiency, autoimmune diseases, and malignancies can also mimic sepsis. Identifying sepsis mimics requires thorough clinical evaluation, including detailed history-taking and diagnostic testing. Prompt recognition of sepsis mimics is crucial to avoid unnecessary antimicrobial therapy and invasive procedures. Imaging studies, laboratory tests, and sometimes invasive procedures may be necessary to differentiate sepsis from its mimics. Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion for sepsis mimics, especially in patients with atypical presentations or inadequate response to treatment.
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Dr. Gunadhar Padhi
Consultant Critical care Specialist, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai
Dr. Gunadhar Padhi stands as one of the most prestigious speakers in the medical community, revered for his extensive experience and profound expertise. Based at the renowned Apollo Hospitals CBD Belapur in Mumbai, Dr. Padhi specializes in critical care, having obtained comprehensive qualifications in the field. His practice encompasses a wide range of critical care services, addressing conditions ranging from bluish discoloration on lips and face to drug overdose, emergency care, and terminal illness management. With Dr. Gunadhar Padhi, patients can rest assured of receiving expert care tailored to their specific needs. He has been invited as guest speaker for various events nationally and internationally
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- 3rd-April-2024, TIME : 5:00PM - 6:00PM
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Sepsis mimics are conditions that present with symptoms similar to those of sepsis but have different underlying causes. These mimics can often lead to diagnostic challenges and delays in appropriate treatment. Examples of sepsis mimics include acute pancreatitis, viral infections, and drug reactions.Other conditions such as adrenal insufficiency, autoimmune diseases, and malignancies can also mimic sepsis. Identifying sepsis mimics requires thorough clinical evaluation, including detailed history-taking and diagnostic testing. Prompt recognition of sepsis mimics is crucial to avoid unnecessary antimicrobial therapy and invasive procedures. Imaging studies, laboratory tests, and sometimes invasive procedures may be necessary to differentiate sepsis from its mimics. Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion for sepsis mimics, especially in patients with atypical presentations or inadequate response to treatment.
- 3rd-April-2024, TIME : 5:00PM - 6:00PM
- 0
Sepsis mimics are conditions that present with symptoms similar to those of sepsis but have different underlying causes. These mimics can often lead to diagnostic challenges and delays in appropriate treatment. Examples of sepsis mimics include acute pancreatitis, viral infections, and drug reactions.Other conditions such as adrenal insufficiency, autoimmune diseases, and malignancies can also mimic sepsis. Identifying sepsis mimics requires thorough clinical evaluation, including detailed history-taking and diagnostic testing. Prompt recognition of sepsis mimics is crucial to avoid unnecessary antimicrobial therapy and invasive procedures. Imaging studies, laboratory tests, and sometimes invasive procedures may be necessary to differentiate sepsis from its mimics. Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion for sepsis mimics, especially in patients with atypical presentations or inadequate response to treatment.