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Septic shock — Classification and external resources ICD 10 A41.9 ICD 9 785.52 … Wikipedia
septic shock — n a life threatening severe form of sepsis that usu. results from the presence of bacteria and their toxins in the bloodstream and is characterized esp. by persistent hypotension with reduced blood flow to organs and tissues and often organ… … Medical dictionary
septic shock — noun : a life threatening severe form of sepsis that usually results from the presence of gram negative bacteria and their toxins in the bloodstream, that is characterized especially by decreased blood flow to organs and tissues, hypotension,… … Useful english dictionary
septic shock — (sep tik) Sepsis associated with severe hypotension despite adequate fluid resuscitation, along with the presence of perfusion abnormalities that may include, but are not limited to, lactic acidosis, oliguria, or an acute alteration in mental… … Dictionary of microbiology
septic shock — Condition of clinical shock caused by endotoxin in the blood. A serious complication of severe burns and abdominal wounds, frequently fatal. Part of the problem seems to be due to increased leucocyte adhesiveness, which leads to massive… … Dictionary of molecular biology
septic shock — noun a life threatening condition caused by infection and sepsis, often after surgery or trauma … Wiktionary
Shock (circulatory) — Acute shock redirects here. For the psychological condition, see Acute stress reaction. Shock ICD 10 many incl. R57 ICD 9 785 DiseasesDB … Wikipedia
Shock — In medicine, shock is a critical condition brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow through the body. There is failure of the circulatory system to maintain adequate blood flow. This sharply curtails the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to vital … Medical dictionary
Septic — Infected, or denoting infection. For example, septic shock is shock caused by infection. * * * Relating to or caused by sepsis. * * * sep·tic sep tik adj 1) PUTREFACTIVE 2) relating to, involving, caused by, or affected with sepsis <septic… … Medical dictionary
septic — adjective a) Of or pertaining to sepsis b) Causing sepsis or putrefaction See Also: antiseptic, asepsis, aseptic, sepsis, septic shock … Wiktionary
