Septic Shock Case Study
Septic shock is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when your blood pressure drops drastically to a dangerously low-level that leads to respiratory failure, multiple organ failure and even death. The disease is manifested by hemodynamic instability and alterations in cellular metabolism caused by sepsis; however, the illness is portrayed by chills, fever, tachypnea, tachycardia, changes in mental status, and hypo-perfusion.