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Review
. 1991 Dec;5(4):807-16.

Cardiovascular management of septic shock

J L Vincent  1
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  • PMID: 1783769
Review

Cardiovascular management of septic shock

J L Vincent. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 1991 Dec.

Abstract

The first goals in the treatment of septic shock are to preserve life and to sustain organ function while beginning definitive treatment. The immediate management of septic shock includes three essential steps. A five-step treatment program is described in detail.

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