- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding sepsis and septic shock
If it continues, sepsis can develop into septic shock, a life-threatening situation in which organs begin to fail and blood pressure drops even more dramatically Any kind of infection can trigger sepsis But certain infections, such as pneumonia, abdominal or kidney infection, and infections that affect the blood, are more likely to cause sepsis
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis
Even with treatment, sepsis can progress to severe sepsis or septic shock, causing organ damage Close monitoring and treatment for sepsis occur in the hospital setting, typically with a combination of antibiotics, intravenous fluids and other medications, including vasopressors, corticosteroids or pain relievers
- Be Aware of Signs and Symptoms Associated with Tick-related Diseases
Some people develop only mild symptoms, but human ehrlichiosis can be a severe or life threatening illness due to potential serious complications, such as septic shock, respiratory failure and kidney failure If treated promptly with antibiotics, the infection generally improves in just a few days
- Consejos de salud: Sepsis: diagnóstico y tratamiento
La sepsis, también conocida como septicemia, es una complicación potencialmente mortal que deriva de una infección La sepsis se produce cuando las sustancias químicas liberadas en el torrente sanguíneo para combatir la infección provocan una reacción inflamatoria en todo el cuerpo La inflamación puede, entonces, desencadenar una avalancha de cambios capaces de dañar varios órganos
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: How is a peptic ulcer treated?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Last year, I was diagnosed with heartburn due to a peptic ulcer My doctor suggested that I see a specialist Who should I see, and what type of treatment is available? ANSWER: Many people will note that they have "heartburn," and it is important to know that such a symptom could be related to […]
- Introducing the Sepsis and Shock Response Team, and other care . . .
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection Typically, sepsis occurs in people who are already hospitalized, but is also diagnosed among patients who come to the emergency department It is the most expensive condition treated in the U S In 2002, the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the European Society of Intensive Care […]
- UTI: This common infection can be serious - Mayo Clinic News Network
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is common, but it can be serious Simple urinary tract infections can be managed by your doctor
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cellulitis can be life-threatening, so prompt . . .
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes cellulitis, and how is it treated? ANSWER: Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that typically affects the deeper layers of your skin and the layer of fat just beneath It’s quite common, especially among middle-aged and older adults Most often, cellulitis occurs when a crack or cut in your skin allows bacteria […]
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