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Review
. 2022 Feb;48(2):148-163.
doi: 10.1007/s00134-021-06595-9. Epub 2021 Dec 15.

Current practice and evolving concepts in septic shock resuscitation

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Review

Current practice and evolving concepts in septic shock resuscitation

Jan Bakker et al. Intensive Care Med. 2022 Feb.

Abstract

Clinical and pathophysiological understanding of septic shock has progressed exponentially in the previous decades, translating into a steady decrease in septic shock-related morbidity and mortality. Even though large randomized, controlled trials have addressed fundamental aspects of septic shock resuscitation, many questions still exist. In this review, we will describe the current standards of septic shock resuscitation, but the emphasis will be placed on evolving concepts in different domains such as clinical resuscitation targets, adequate use of fluids and vasoactive drugs, refractory shock, and the use of extracorporeal therapies. Multiple research opportunities remain open, and collaborative endeavors should be performed to fill in these gaps.

Keywords: Fluid resuscitation; Fluids; Intensive care; Sepsis; Treatment; Vasoactive drugs.

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