Talk:Septic shock

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[edit] Statistical conflict

I just thought I'd mention that the sepsis article states that the mortality rate from septic shock is >60%, while this article states it as about fifty. Neither is sourced, I believe. I'm not an expert on the subject, but I thought I'd point it out.--Vlmastra 19:05, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Actually, to quote a single mortality rate, for adults, due to "septic shock" is a gross oversimplification. Mortality is difficult to pin down for any one individual, but relates roughly to a) APACHE II score b) Number of failing organ systems due to septic shock c) Age. WRP MD FRCPC, Critical Care Medicine


[edit] Internally inconsistent:

"To diagnose septic shock[1] the following two criteria must be met:

  "1. Refractory hypotension - hypotension despite adequate fluid resuscitation.
         * In adults it is defined as a systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg, or a MAP < 60 mmHg, without the requirement for inotropic support, or a reduction of 40 mmHg in the systolic blood pressure from baseline.
         * In children it is BP < 2 SD of the normal blood pressure.

"In addition to the two criteria above, two or more of the following must be present:"

  Also the link to the full text of the source cited denies the existence of that part of reality.

Tazster (talk) 20:59, 14 March 2008 (UTC)