Sepsis and Septic Shock - Guideline based management in ICU

The body's reaction to infection causes sepsis, a potentially fatal organ malfunction. It needs quick identification, the right drugs, careful hemodynamic support, and infection source control. Understanding sepsis physiology and best practice guidelines is essential because the trend in management...

• Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, responsible for a significant portion of ICU admissions globally. Early recognition, prompt disease stratification, and rapid treatment initiation are crucial for reducing mortality. Prioritizing oxygen delivery, rapid infection source control, and immediate antimicrobial therapy are key components of sepsis management.