Septic shock is a life-threatening condition affecting more than 1 million patients every year in India, with mortality rates of 40-70%. Early goal directed therapy within the first 6 hours of sepsis recognition significantly decreases mortality. This article discusses first six hours emergency strategy for management of septic shock. Septic shock is a life-threatening condition that results in dangerously low blood pressure after an infection. It ultimately results in multiple organ failure and death.
Septic shock is the most common cause of death in ICUs. Septic shock is defined as persisting hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain a mean arterial pressure of 65 mmHg or higher and a serum lactate level greater than 2 mmol/L (18 mg/dL) despite adequate volume resuscitation. Early 6 Hours Management Early management of sepsis requires respiratory stabilization. After initial…
