4 Interesting Facts of Septic shock
- Life-threatening systemic syndrome caused by microbial infection and dysregulated physiologic response
- Presentation varies depending on source of infection, but includes fever, tachypnea, tachycardia, hypotension, and signs of tissue hypoperfusion
- Rash, lip changes, ocular changes, and edema of hands and feet are not typical
- Diagnosis is based on recovery of pathogen by culture or other means
