Septic shock syndrome in the surgical wound care patient

The occurrence of septic shock in lower extremity surgery is rare. Its early identification and treatment are vital to its outcome. The authors present a case history of septic shock occurring in the surgical wound care patient, discuss the pathophysiology of septic shock, and then consider diagnosi...

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Published inThe Journal of foot surgery Vol. 31; no. 5; p. 459
Main Authors Zier, B G, Byrne, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1992
Subjects
Debridement
Female
Fluid Therapy
Foot - surgery
Humans
Middle Aged
Shock, Septic - etiology
Shock, Septic - physiopathology
Shock, Septic - therapy
Wound Infection - complications
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Summary:The occurrence of septic shock in lower extremity surgery is rare. Its early identification and treatment are vital to its outcome. The authors present a case history of septic shock occurring in the surgical wound care patient, discuss the pathophysiology of septic shock, and then consider diagnosis along with treatment options.
ISSN:0449-2544