Tag: sepsis
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening condition characterised by severe respiratory failure and pulmonary inflammation. It is a complex clinical syndrome that can develop as a result of direct lung injury or as a consequence of systemic inflammation. Pathophysiology ARDS is characterised by a complex cascade of pathological events that lead to severe…
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Septic Shock
Septic shock is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of sepsis, a severe systemic infection. It occurs when the body’s immune response to an infection triggers a cascade of changes that can lead to dangerously low blood pressure, organ failure, and death. Septic shock occurs when an infection triggers a massive immune response, leading to…
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Sepsis
Sepsis is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the body’s response to an infection triggers inflammation throughout the body. This response can lead to damage to multiple organ systems and can be fatal if not treated promptly. Sepsis occurs when an infection, such as a bacterial or viral infection, triggers an…