Septic Shock

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (30 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

12

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

12 Jun 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes

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Activity Description

Sepsis syndromes span a clinical continuum with variable prognoses. Septic shock, the most severe complication of sepsis, carries a high mortality. Septic shock occurs in response to an inciting agent, which causes both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory immune system activation. This occurs in concert with the activation of monocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils that interact with the endothelium through pathogen recognition receptors and lead to further involvement of cytokines, proteases, kinins, reactive oxygen species, and nitric oxide. As the primary site of this response, the endothelium not only suffers microvascular injury but also activates the coagulation and complement cascades which further exacerbate the vascular injury, leading to capillary leakage. This cascade of events is responsible for the clinical signs and symptoms of sepsis and progression from sepsis to septic shock. Striking a balance between pro-inflammatory responses, which help eradicate the invading microorganism, and anti-inflammatory signals, which keep the inflammatory cascade in check, ultimately determines the degree of morbidity and/or mortality of patients with sepsis. Judicious and early antimicrobial administration, sepsis care bundle use, and early goal-directed therapies have significantly and positively impacted sepsis-related mortality. However, early identification remains the best therapeutic tool for sepsis treatment and management. This activity describes the evaluation and management of septic shock and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in enhancing care delivery for affected patients.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals in nursing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the causes of septic shock.
  • Describe the pathophysiology of septic shock.
  • Outline the treatment options for septic shock.
  • Explain the importance of improving care coordination amongst interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for patients affected by septic shock.

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Reviews

Michael S. on 12/20/2020

Denise B. on 5/14/2021

i dont like you are makeing me do these evaluation to get the certificate

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Has to include the use of hemodynamic monitoring such as PPV, PiCCO, and PAC, ultrasonography

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