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{{SK}} sepsis syndrome; septic shock; septicemia


==Overview==
==Overview==
Sepsis is a serious medical condition characterized by a whole-body [[Inflammation|inflammatory]] state caused by [[infection]].
Sepsis is a condition characterized by a whole-body [[Inflammation|inflammatory]] state caused by [[infection]]. [[Septic shock]] is a serious [[medicine|medical]] condition caused by decreased tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery as a result of [[infection]] and [[sepsis]].  It can cause [[multiple organ failure]] and [[death]]. Its most common victims are children, [[immunodeficiency|immunocompromised]] individuals, and the elderly. This is because their [[immune system]]s cannot cope with the infection as well as those of full-grown adults.<ref name="pmid23983879">{{cite journal |vauthors=Karnatovskaia LV, Festic E |title=Sepsis: a review for the neurohospitalist |journal=Neurohospitalist |volume=2 |issue=4 |pages=144–53 |year=2012 |pmid=23983879 |pmc=3726110 |doi=10.1177/1941874412453338 |url=}}</ref>
Traditionally the term sepsis has been used interchangeably with septicaemia and septicemia ("blood poisoning"). However, these terms are no longer considered synonymous; septicemia is considered a subset of sepsis. [[Septic shock]] is a serious [[medicine|medical]] condition caused by decreased tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery as a result of [[infection]] and [[sepsis]].  It can cause [[multiple organ failure]] and [[death]]. Its most common victims are children, [[immunodeficiency|immunocompromised]] individuals, and the elderly. This is because their [[immune system]]s cannot cope with the infection as well as those of full-grown adults.
 
==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
The immunological response that causes sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response causing widespread activation of [[inflammation]] and [[coagulation]] pathways. This may progress to dysfunction of the [[septic shock|circulatory system]] and, even under optimal treatment, may result in the [[multiple organ dysfunction syndrome]] and eventually [[death]]. A subclass of [[distributive shock]], shock refers specifically to decreased tissue [[perfusion]] resulting in end-organ dysfunction. [[Cytokines]] [[TNFα]], [[interleukin|IL]]-1β, [[interferon]] γ, [[interleukin|IL]]-6 released in a large scale inflammatory response results in massive [[vasodilation]], increased [[capillary]] permeability, decreased systemic vascular resistance, and [[hypotension]].  Hypotension reduces tissue perfusion pressure and thus tissue [[Hypoxia (medical)|hypoxia]] ensues.  Finally, in an attempt to offset decreased [[blood pressure]], [[ventricular]] dilatation and [[myocardium|myocardial]] dysfunction will occur.
The immunological response that causes sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response causing widespread activation of [[inflammation]] and [[coagulation]] pathways. This may progress to dysfunction of the [[septic shock|circulatory system]] and, even under optimal treatment, may result in the [[multiple organ dysfunction syndrome]] and eventually [[death]]. A subclass of [[distributive shock]], shock refers specifically to decreased tissue [[perfusion]] resulting in end-organ dysfunction. [[Cytokines]] [[TNFα]], [[interleukin|IL]]-1β, [[interferon]] γ, [[IL-6]] released in a large scale inflammatory response results in massive [[vasodilation]], increased [[capillary]] permeability, decreased systemic vascular resistance, and [[hypotension]].  Hypotension reduces tissue perfusion pressure and thus tissue [[Hypoxia (medical)|hypoxia]] ensues.  Finally, in an attempt to offset decreased [[blood pressure]], [[ventricular]] dilatation and [[myocardium|myocardial]] dysfunction will occur.<ref name="pmid28448952">{{cite journal |vauthors=Minasyan H |title=Sepsis and septic shock: Pathogenesis and treatment perspectives |journal=J Crit Care |volume=40 |issue= |pages=229–242 |year=2017 |pmid=28448952 |doi=10.1016/j.jcrc.2017.04.015 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid25870671">{{cite journal |vauthors=Pop-Began V, Păunescu V, Grigorean V, Pop-Began D, Popescu C |title=Molecular mechanisms in the pathogenesis of sepsis |journal=J Med Life |volume=7 Spec No. 2 |issue= |pages=38–41 |year=2014 |pmid=25870671 |pmc=4391358 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid20887193">{{cite journal |vauthors=Stearns-Kurosawa DJ, Osuchowski MF, Valentine C, Kurosawa S, Remick DG |title=The pathogenesis of sepsis |journal=Annu Rev Pathol |volume=6 |issue= |pages=19–48 |year=2011 |pmid=20887193 |pmc=3684427 |doi=10.1146/annurev-pathol-011110-130327 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid14767363">{{cite journal |vauthors=Cunneen J, Cartwright M |title=The puzzle of sepsis: fitting the pieces of the inflammatory response with treatment |journal=AACN Clin Issues |volume=15 |issue=1 |pages=18–44 |year=2004 |pmid=14767363 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid24292568">{{cite journal |vauthors=Chaudhry H, Zhou J, Zhong Y, Ali MM, McGuire F, Nagarkatti PS, Nagarkatti M |title=Role of cytokines as a double-edged sword in sepsis |journal=In Vivo |volume=27 |issue=6 |pages=669–84 |year=2013 |pmid=24292568 |pmc=4378830 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
 
==Classification==
In rough order of severity, these are [[bacteremia]] or [[fungemia]]; [[septicemia]]; [[sepsis]], severe sepsis or sepsis syndrome; septic shock; refractory septic shock; [[multiple organ dysfunction syndrome]], and [[death]].
 
==Causes==
==Causes==
The process of [[infection]] by [[bacteria]] or [[fungi]] can result in systemic signs and symptoms that are variously described. In rough order of severity, these are [[bacteremia]] or [[fungemia]]; [[septicemia]]; [[sepsis]], severe sepsis or sepsis syndrome; septic shock; refractory septic shock; [[multiple organ dysfunction syndrome]], and [[death]]. The condition develops as a response to certain [[microbe|microbial]] molecules which trigger the production and release of cellular mediators, such as [[tumor necrosis factors]] (TNF); these act to stimulate immune response.
The process of [[infection]] by [[bacteria]] or [[fungi]] can result in systemic signs and symptoms that are variously described. The condition develops as a response to certain [[microbe|microbial]] molecules which trigger the production and release of cellular mediators, such as [[tumor necrosis factors]] (TNF); these act to stimulate immune response.<ref name="pmid12851245">{{cite journal |vauthors=Annane D, Aegerter P, Jars-Guincestre MC, Guidet B |title=Current epidemiology of septic shock: the CUB-Réa Network |journal=Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. |volume=168 |issue=2 |pages=165–72 |year=2003 |pmid=12851245 |doi=10.1164/rccm.2201087 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid17192537">{{cite journal |vauthors=Pronovost P, Needham D, Berenholtz S, Sinopoli D, Chu H, Cosgrove S, Sexton B, Hyzy R, Welsh R, Roth G, Bander J, Kepros J, Goeschel C |title=An intervention to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections in the ICU |journal=N. Engl. J. Med. |volume=355 |issue=26 |pages=2725–32 |year=2006 |pmid=17192537 |doi=10.1056/NEJMoa061115 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid24335434">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mayr FB, Yende S, Angus DC |title=Epidemiology of severe sepsis |journal=Virulence |volume=5 |issue=1 |pages=4–11 |year=2014 |pmid=24335434 |pmc=3916382 |doi=10.4161/viru.27372 |url=}}</ref>
 
==Differentiating Sepsis from other Diseases==
==Differentiating Sepsis from other Diseases==
Sepsis must be differentiated from other syndromes such as the [[acute bacterial endocarditis]], myocardial ring [[abscess]], [[subacute bacterial endocarditis]], [[pharyngitis]], [[sinusitis]], [[bronchitis]], [[otitis media]], and [[bacterial meningitis]].
Sepsis must be differentiated from other syndromes presnting with fever, hypotension such as the [[acute bacterial endocarditis]], myocardial ring [[abscess]], [[subacute bacterial endocarditis]] and [[bacterial meningitis]].<ref name="pmid28477737">{{cite journal |vauthors=Machowicz R, Janka G, Wiktor-Jedrzejczak W |title=Similar but not the same: Differential diagnosis of HLH and sepsis |journal=Crit. Rev. Oncol. Hematol. |volume=114 |issue= |pages=1–12 |year=2017 |pmid=28477737 |doi=10.1016/j.critrevonc.2017.03.023 |url=}}</ref><ref name="isbn0-683-06754-0">{{Cite book  | last1 = Parrillo | first1 = Joseph E. | last2 = Ayres | first2 = Stephen M. | title = Major issues in critical care medicine | date = 1984 | publisher = William  Wilkins | location = Baltimore | isbn = 0-683-06754-0 | pages =  }}</ref><ref name="isbn9781405179263">{{cite book | author = Judith S. Hochman, E. Magnus Ohman | authorlink = | editor = | others = | title = Cardiogenic Shock | edition = | language = | publisher = Wiley-Blackwell | location = | year = 2009 | origyear = | pages = | quote = | isbn = 9781405179263 | oclc = | doi = | url = | accessdate = }}</ref>
 
==Epidemiology and Demographics==
==Epidemiology and Demographics==
The hospitalization rate of those with a principal diagnosis of septicemia or sepsis more than doubled from 2000 through 2008. During the same period, the hospitalization rate for those with septicemia or sepsis as a principal or as a secondary diagnosis increased by 70% from 221 to 377 for every 100,000 people. Reasons for these increases may include an aging population with more chronic illnesses, greater use of invasive procedures, immunosuppressive drugs, [[chemotherapy]], [[transplantation]], and increasing microbial resistance to [[antibiotics]].<ref name="urlProducts - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db62.htm |title=Products - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011 |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-09-17}}</ref>
The hospitalization rate of those with a principal diagnosis of septicemia or sepsis more than doubled from 2000 through 2008. During the same period, the hospitalization rate for those with septicemia or sepsis as a principal or as a secondary diagnosis increased by 70% from 221 to 377 for every 100,000 people. Reasons for these increases may include an aging population with more chronic illnesses, greater use of invasive procedures, immunosuppressive drugs, [[chemotherapy]], [[transplantation]], and increasing microbial resistance to [[antibiotics]].<ref name="urlProducts - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db62.htm |title=Products - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011 |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-09-17}}</ref>
==Risk Factors==
==Risk Factors==
Factors responsible for increased risk of sepsis may include an aging population with more chronic illnesses; greater use of invasive procedures, immunosuppressive drugs, chemotherapy, and transplantation; and increasing microbial resistance to antibiotics.<ref name="urlProducts - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db62.htm |title=Products - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011 |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-09-17}}</ref> Other patients population at increased risk are ICU admits, immunocompromised, bacteremic, with [[community acquired pneumonia]], and with [[genetic predisposition]].
Factors responsible for increased risk of sepsis may include an aging population with more chronic illnesses; greater use of invasive procedures, immunosuppressive drugs, chemotherapy, and transplantation; and increasing microbial resistance to antibiotics. Other patients population at increased risk are ICU admits, immunocompromised, bacteremic, with [[community acquired pneumonia]], and with [[genetic predisposition]].<ref name="pmid28523249">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ballouz T, Aridi J, Afif C, Irani J, Lakis C, Nasreddine R, Azar E |title=Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation, and Outcome of Acinetobacter baumannii Bacteremia |journal=Front Cell Infect Microbiol |volume=7 |issue= |pages=156 |year=2017 |pmid=28523249 |pmc=5415554 |doi=10.3389/fcimb.2017.00156 |url=}}</ref><ref name="urlProducts - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db62.htm |title=Products - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011 |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-09-17}}</ref><ref name="urlProducts - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db62.htm |title=Products - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011 |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-09-17}}</ref>
 
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
There are many complications associated with sepsis, especially because it is a systemic phenomenon. Sepsis is a severe condition, and the prognosis of the patient will depend greatly on the condition and overall health of the patient. Many factors, such as age, hosts immune response, site of [[infection]], type of infection, appropriate [[antibiotic]] therapy, and restoration of circulation of perfusion contribute to the overall prognosis.
There are many complications associated with sepsis, especially because it is a systemic phenomenon. Sepsis is a severe condition, and the prognosis of the patient will depend greatly on the condition and overall health of the patient. Many factors, such as age, hosts immune response, site of [[infection]], type of infection, appropriate [[antibiotic]] therapy, and restoration of circulation of perfusion contribute to the overall prognosis.<ref name="pmid26398704">{{cite journal| author=Kellum JA, Chawla LS, Keener C, Singbartl K, Palevsky PM, Pike FL et al.| title=The Effects of Alternative Resuscitation Strategies on Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Septic Shock. | journal=Am J Respir Crit Care Med | year= 2016 | volume= 193 | issue= 3 | pages= 281-7 | pmid=26398704 | doi=10.1164/rccm.201505-0995OC | pmc=4803059 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26398704  }} </ref><ref name="pmid25776936">{{cite journal| author=Kaukonen KM, Bailey M, Pilcher D, Cooper DJ, Bellomo R| title=Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Criteria in Defining Severe Sepsis. | journal=N Engl J Med | year= 2015 | volume=  | issue=  | pages=  | pmid=25776936 | doi=10.1056/NEJMoa1415236 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25776936  }} </ref>
<ref name="pmid25668750">{{cite journal| author=Capp R, Horton CL, Takhar SS, Ginde AA, Peak DA, Zane R et al.| title=Predictors of Patients Who Present to the Emergency Department With Sepsis and Progress to Septic Shock Between 4 and 48 Hours of Emergency Department Arrival. | journal=Crit Care Med | year= 2015 | volume=  | issue=  | pages=  | pmid=25668750 | doi=10.1097/CCM.0000000000000861 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25668750  }} </ref><ref name="pmid26901543">{{cite journal| author=Williams JM, Greenslade JH, Chu K, Brown AF, Lipman J| title=Severity Scores in Emergency Department Patients With Presumed Infection: A Prospective Validation Study. | journal=Crit Care Med | year= 2016 | volume= 44 | issue= 3 | pages= 539-47 | pmid=26901543 | doi=10.1097/CCM.0000000000001427 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26901543  }} </ref><ref name="pmid12626967">{{cite journal |author=Shapiro NI, Wolfe RE, Moore RB, Smith E, Burdick E, Bates DW |title=Mortality in Emergency Department Sepsis (MEDS) score: a prospectively derived and validated clinical prediction rule |journal=Crit. Care Med. |volume=31 |issue=3 |pages=670-5 |year=2003 |pmid=12626967 |doi=10.1097/01.CCM.0000054867.01688.D1}}</ref><ref name="pmid26903335">{{cite journal| author=Seymour CW, Liu VX, Iwashyna TJ, Brunkhorst FM, Rea TD, Scherag A et al.| title=Assessment of Clinical Criteria for Sepsis: For the Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3). | journal=JAMA | year= 2016 | volume= 315 | issue= 8 | pages= 762-74 | pmid=26903335 | doi=10.1001/jama.2016.0288 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26903335  }} </ref> <ref>GitHub Contributors. Prognosticating in sepsis with decision aids: a living systematic review. GitHub. Available at https://github.com/openMetaAnalysis/Sepsis-prognosticating-with-decision-aids/blob/master/README.md. Accessed January 26, 2017.</ref>
 
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===History and Symptoms===
Symptoms of sepsis are often related to the underlying infectious process. When the infection crosses into the bloodstream the resulting symptoms of sepsis occur fever, chills, and rigors, confusion, anxiety, difficulty breathing, fatigue and malaise, nausea and vomiting.<ref name="pmid17962288">{{cite journal |vauthors=Lever A, Mackenzie I |title=Sepsis: definition, epidemiology, and diagnosis |journal=BMJ |volume=335 |issue=7625 |pages=879–83 |year=2007 |pmid=17962288 |pmc=2043413 |doi=10.1136/bmj.39346.495880.AE |url=}}</ref><ref name="Juneja2012">{{cite journal|last1=Juneja|first1=Deven|title=Severe sepsis and septic shock in the elderly: An overview|journal=World Journal of Critical Care Medicine|volume=1|issue=1|year=2012|pages=23|issn=2220-3141|doi=10.5492/wjccm.v1.i1.23}}</ref><ref name="pmid23983879">{{cite journal |vauthors=Karnatovskaia LV, Festic E |title=Sepsis: a review for the neurohospitalist |journal=Neurohospitalist |volume=2 |issue=4 |pages=144–53 |year=2012 |pmid=23983879 |pmc=3726110 |doi=10.1177/1941874412453338 |url=}}</ref>
===Physical Examination===
===Physical Examination===
The physical examination of sepsis shows findings of the causative system as well as some generalized features.
The physical examination of sepsis shows findings of the causative system as well as some generalized features.<ref name="pmid18158437">{{cite journal |author=Dellinger RP, Levy MM, Carlet JM, Bion J, Parker MM, Jaeschke R, Reinhart K, Angus DC, Brun-Buisson C, Beale R, Calandra T, Dhainaut JF, Gerlach H, Harvey M, Marini JJ, Marshall J, Ranieri M, Ramsay G, Sevransky J, Thompson BT, Townsend S, Vender JS, Zimmerman JL, Vincent JL |title=Surviving Sepsis Campaign: international guidelines for management of severe sepsis and septic shock: 2008 |journal=[[Critical Care Medicine]] |volume=36 |issue=1 |pages=296–327 |year=2008 |month=January |pmid=18158437 |doi=10.1097/01.CCM.0000298158.12101.41 |url=http://meta.wkhealth.com/pt/pt-core/template-journal/lwwgateway/media/landingpage.htm?issn=0090-3493&volume=36&issue=1&spage=296 |accessdate=2012-09-16}}</ref><ref>Bone RC, Balk RA, Cerra FB, Dellinger RP, Fein AM, Knaus WA, Schein RM, Sibbald WJ. Definitions for sepsis and organ failure and guidelines for the use of innovative therapies in sepsis. The ACCP/SCCM Consensus Conference Committee. American College of Chest Physicians/Society of Critical Care Medicine. Chest. 1992 Jun;101(6):1644-55. PMID 1303622.</ref>
===Laboratory Findings===
===Laboratory Findings===
The international guideline committee for diagnosis of septic shock recommends obtaining appropriate [[culture]]s that may include at least two [[blood cultures]], [[urine]], [[cerebrospinal fluid]], wounds, respiratory secretions, or other body fluid cultures before [[antimicrobial]] therapy is initiated. If such cultures do not cause significant delay in antibiotic administration, then other tests that may be done include [[blood gases]], kidney function tests, [[platelet count]], [[white blood cell count]], [[blood]] differential, [[fibrin]] degradation products, and [[peripheral smear]].
The international guideline committee for diagnosis of septic shock recommends obtaining appropriate [[culture]]s that may include at least two [[blood cultures]], [[urine]], [[cerebrospinal fluid]], wounds, respiratory secretions, or other body fluid cultures before [[antimicrobial]] therapy is initiated. If such cultures do not cause significant delay in antibiotic administration, then other tests that may be done include [[blood gases]], kidney function tests, [[platelet count]], [[white blood cell count]], [[blood]] differential, [[fibrin]] degradation products, and [[peripheral smear]].<ref name="pmid28444409">{{cite journal |vauthors=Darmon M, Ostermann M, Cerda J, Dimopoulos MA, Forni L, Hoste E, Legrand M, Lerolle N, Rondeau E, Schneider A, Souweine B, Schetz M |title=Diagnostic work-up and specific causes of acute kidney injury |journal=Intensive Care Med |volume= |issue= |pages= |year=2017 |pmid=28444409 |doi=10.1007/s00134-017-4799-8 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid23983879">{{cite journal |vauthors=Karnatovskaia LV, Festic E |title=Sepsis: a review for the neurohospitalist |journal=Neurohospitalist |volume=2 |issue=4 |pages=144–53 |year=2012 |pmid=23983879 |pmc=3726110 |doi=10.1177/1941874412453338 |url=}}</ref>
 
===Chest X Ray===
===Chest X Ray===
The chest x ray may show the features consistent with the primary source of [[infection]].
There are no specific chest X-ray findings associated with sepsis but may show the features consistent with the primary source of [[infection]].
 
===CT===
===CT===
The CT may show the features consistent with the primary source of [[infection]].
There are no specific CT findings associated with sepsis but may show the features consistent with the primary source of [[infection]].
 
===MRI===
===MRI===
The MRI may show the features consistent with the primary source of [[infection]].
There are no specific MRI findings associated with sepsis but may show the features consistent with the primary source of [[infection]].
 
===Echocardiography or Ultrasound===
===Echocardiography or Ultrasound===
The echocardiography or ultrasound may show the features consistent with the primary source of [[infection]].
There are no specific echocardiography or ultrasound finidngs associated with sepsis but may show the features consistent with the primary source of [[infection]].
 
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
===Medical Therapy===
===Medical Therapy===
The "Surviving Sepsis Campaign" was an international effort organized by physicians that developed and promoted widespread adoption of practice improvement programs grounded in evidence-based guidelines. The goal was to improve diagnosis and treatment of sepsis. Included among the guidelines were sepsis screening for high-risk patients; taking bacterial cultures soon after the patient arrived at the hospital; starting patients on broad-spectrum intravenous [[antibiotic]] therapy before the results of the cultures are obtained; identifying the source of [[infection]] and taking steps to control it (e.g., [[abscess]] drainage); administering intravenous fluids to correct a loss or decrease in blood volume; and maintaining glycemic (blood sugar) control. These and similar guidelines have been tested by a number of hospitals and have shown potential for decreasing hospital mortality due to sepsis.<ref name="urlProducts - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db62.htm |title=Products - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011 |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-09-17}}</ref><ref name="pmid2826633">{{cite journal |author=Wiedermann CJ, Adamson IY, Pert CB, Bowden DH |title=Enhanced secretion of immunoreactive bombesin by alveolar macrophages exposed to silica |journal=[[Journal of Leukocyte Biology]] |volume=43 |issue=2 |pages=99–103 |year=1988 |month=February |pmid=2826633 |doi= |url=http://www.jleukbio.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=2826633 |accessdate=2012-09-17}}</ref>
According to IDSA, "Surviving Sepsis Campaign" guidelines, the management protocol for sepsis include screening for high-risk patients; taking bacterial cultures soon after the patient arrived at the hospital; starting patients on broad-spectrum intravenous [[antibiotic]] therapy before the results of the cultures are obtained; identifying the source of [[infection]] and taking steps to control it (e.g., [[abscess]] drainage); administering intravenous fluids to correct a loss or decrease in blood volume; and maintaining glycemic (blood sugar) control.<ref name="urlProducts - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db62.htm |title=Products - Data Briefs - Number 62 - June 2011 |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-09-17}}</ref><ref name="pmid2826633">{{cite journal |author=Wiedermann CJ, Adamson IY, Pert CB, Bowden DH |title=Enhanced secretion of immunoreactive bombesin by alveolar macrophages exposed to silica |journal=[[Journal of Leukocyte Biology]] |volume=43 |issue=2 |pages=99–103|pmid=2826633 |doi= |url=http://www.jleukbio.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=2826633 |accessdate=2012-09-17}}</ref><ref name="pmid23353941">{{cite journal| author=Dellinger RP, Levy MM, Rhodes A, Annane D, Gerlach H, Opal SM et al.| title=Surviving sepsis campaign: international guidelines for management of severe sepsis and septic shock: 2012. | journal=Crit Care Med | year= 2013 | volume= 41 | issue= 2 | pages= 580-637 | pmid=23353941 | doi=10.1097/CCM.0b013e31827e83af | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23353941  }} </ref><ref name="pmid23361625">{{cite journal| author=Dellinger RP, Levy MM, Rhodes A, Annane D, Gerlach H, Opal SM et al.| title=Surviving Sepsis Campaign: international guidelines for management of severe sepsis and septic shock, 2012. | journal=Intensive Care Med | year= 2013 | volume= 39 | issue= 2 | pages= 165-228 | pmid=23361625 | doi=10.1007/s00134-012-2769-8 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23361625  }} </ref><ref name="pmid26109396">{{cite journal| author=Rhodes A, Phillips G, Beale R, Cecconi M, Chiche JD, De Backer D et al.| title=The Surviving Sepsis Campaign bundles and outcome: results from the International Multicentre Prevalence Study on Sepsis (the IMPreSS study). | journal=Intensive Care Med | year= 2015 | volume= 41 | issue= 9 | pages= 1620-8 | pmid=26109396 | doi=10.1007/s00134-015-3906-y | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26109396  }} </ref><ref name="pmid25275252">{{cite journal| author=Levy MM, Rhodes A, Phillips GS, Townsend SR, Schorr CA, Beale R et al.| title=Surviving Sepsis Campaign: association between performance metrics and outcomes in a 7.5-year study. | journal=Crit Care Med | 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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: sepsis syndrome; septic shock; septicemia

Overview

Sepsis is a condition characterized by a whole-body inflammatory state caused by infection. Septic shock is a serious medical condition caused by decreased tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery as a result of infection and sepsis. It can cause multiple organ failure and death. Its most common victims are children, immunocompromised individuals, and the elderly. This is because their immune systems cannot cope with the infection as well as those of full-grown adults.[1]

Pathophysiology

The immunological response that causes sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response causing widespread activation of inflammation and coagulation pathways. This may progress to dysfunction of the circulatory system and, even under optimal treatment, may result in the multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and eventually death. A subclass of distributive shock, shock refers specifically to decreased tissue perfusion resulting in end-organ dysfunction. Cytokines TNFα, IL-1β, interferon γ, IL-6 released in a large scale inflammatory response results in massive vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, decreased systemic vascular resistance, and hypotension. Hypotension reduces tissue perfusion pressure and thus tissue hypoxia ensues. Finally, in an attempt to offset decreased blood pressure, ventricular dilatation and myocardial dysfunction will occur.[2][3][4][5][6]

Classification

In rough order of severity, these are bacteremia or fungemia; septicemia; sepsis, severe sepsis or sepsis syndrome; septic shock; refractory septic shock; multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, and death.

Causes

The process of infection by bacteria or fungi can result in systemic signs and symptoms that are variously described. The condition develops as a response to certain microbial molecules which trigger the production and release of cellular mediators, such as tumor necrosis factors (TNF); these act to stimulate immune response.[7][8][9]

Differentiating Sepsis from other Diseases

Sepsis must be differentiated from other syndromes presnting with fever, hypotension such as the acute bacterial endocarditis, myocardial ring abscess, subacute bacterial endocarditis and bacterial meningitis.[10][11][12]

Epidemiology and Demographics

The hospitalization rate of those with a principal diagnosis of septicemia or sepsis more than doubled from 2000 through 2008. During the same period, the hospitalization rate for those with septicemia or sepsis as a principal or as a secondary diagnosis increased by 70% from 221 to 377 for every 100,000 people. Reasons for these increases may include an aging population with more chronic illnesses, greater use of invasive procedures, immunosuppressive drugs, chemotherapy, transplantation, and increasing microbial resistance to antibiotics.[13]

Risk Factors

Factors responsible for increased risk of sepsis may include an aging population with more chronic illnesses; greater use of invasive procedures, immunosuppressive drugs, chemotherapy, and transplantation; and increasing microbial resistance to antibiotics. Other patients population at increased risk are ICU admits, immunocompromised, bacteremic, with community acquired pneumonia, and with genetic predisposition.[14][13][13]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

There are many complications associated with sepsis, especially because it is a systemic phenomenon. Sepsis is a severe condition, and the prognosis of the patient will depend greatly on the condition and overall health of the patient. Many factors, such as age, hosts immune response, site of infection, type of infection, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and restoration of circulation of perfusion contribute to the overall prognosis.[15][16] [17][18][19][20] [21]

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Symptoms of sepsis are often related to the underlying infectious process. When the infection crosses into the bloodstream the resulting symptoms of sepsis occur fever, chills, and rigors, confusion, anxiety, difficulty breathing, fatigue and malaise, nausea and vomiting.[22][23][1]

Physical Examination

The physical examination of sepsis shows findings of the causative system as well as some generalized features.[24][25]

Laboratory Findings

The international guideline committee for diagnosis of septic shock recommends obtaining appropriate cultures that may include at least two blood cultures, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, wounds, respiratory secretions, or other body fluid cultures before antimicrobial therapy is initiated. If such cultures do not cause significant delay in antibiotic administration, then other tests that may be done include blood gases, kidney function tests, platelet count, white blood cell count, blood differential, fibrin degradation products, and peripheral smear.[26][1]

Chest X Ray

There are no specific chest X-ray findings associated with sepsis but may show the features consistent with the primary source of infection.

CT

There are no specific CT findings associated with sepsis but may show the features consistent with the primary source of infection.

MRI

There are no specific MRI findings associated with sepsis but may show the features consistent with the primary source of infection.

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

There are no specific echocardiography or ultrasound finidngs associated with sepsis but may show the features consistent with the primary source of infection.

Treatment

Medical Therapy

According to IDSA, "Surviving Sepsis Campaign" guidelines, the management protocol for sepsis include screening for high-risk patients; taking bacterial cultures soon after the patient arrived at the hospital; starting patients on broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotic therapy before the results of the cultures are obtained; identifying the source of infection and taking steps to control it (e.g., abscess drainage); administering intravenous fluids to correct a loss or decrease in blood volume; and maintaining glycemic (blood sugar) control.[13][27][28][29][30][31][32][32][33][34][35][36][37]

Surgery

Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of sepsis

Prevention

Prevent infections that can lead to sepsis by cleaning scrapes and wounds and getting regular vaccination against infections that cause sepsis can help in the prevention of sepsis.[38]

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