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Review
. 2014 Nov;89(11):1572-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2014.07.009. Epub 2014 Nov 3.

Severe sepsis and septic shock: clinical overview and update on management

Kelly A Cawcutt  1 , Steve G Peters  2
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Severe sepsis and septic shock: clinical overview and update on management

Kelly A Cawcutt et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2014 Nov.

Abstract

Sepsis is among the oldest themes in medicine; however, despite modern advances, it remains a leading cause of death in the United States. Every clinician should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of sepsis, along with early management strategies, to expeditiously provide appropriate care and decrease resultant morbidity and mortality. This review addresses the definitions, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, management, and outcomes of patients with sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock.

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