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Presentation[12] Early recognition is essential. Presenting features may be nonspecific and vague. A high degree of vigilance is therefore required at all times. Patients may have presented a few days earlier with a focus of infection. [patient.info]

The present article serves as the final report of the 2001 International Sepsis Definitions Conference. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Fever

  It is also important to recognize that the effect of fever control on outcomes may be dependent on whether the fever is due to an infectious etiology or not [ 5, 6 ]. [doi.org]

  the rest had no fever. [jabfm.org]

  The typical course for cases of bacterial superinfection involves a second peak of high fever; other clinical signs are variable. Septicemia after rotavirus gastroenteritis is a rare but dangerous entity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  In the past it was referred to as Hospital Gangrene (also known as nosocomial fever or putrid fever), a common affliction of soldiers whose battle wounds frequently became infected. [pasteur.fr]

• Weakness

  Overall, 32 were strong recommendations, 39 were weak recommendations, and 18 were best-practice statements. No recommendation was provided for four questions. [doi.org]

  The reason is their immune systems are so weak that they fail to fight off the infection. Septic shock Septic is the serious drop in blood pressure resulted from toxins the bacteria release in the blood stream. [pacificcross.com.vn]

  The signs and symptoms of Septicemia are varied, and can include sudden onset of fever, rapid breathing, accelerated heart rate, anxiety, and general weakness. [dovemed.com]

• Chills

  Symptoms Most patients have fever and chills, often of abrupt onset. However, some patients may be hypothermic (low temperature). Patients may breathe more rapidly and have changes in mental status (how they think, their alertness, etc.). [healthcentral.com]

  […] viral haemorrhagic septicaemia Keelenditüüp: eelistermin Allikaviide: [U50358 pre] Definitsioon: septicaemia - the invasion of the blood stream by bacteria and their multiplication therein; associated with high fever, chills, and petechial haemorrhages [termin.eki.ee]

  It may come before or at the same time as infections of the: Central nervous system (meningitis ) Other tissues Symptoms Septicemia can begin with: Chills High fever Rapid breathing Rapid heart rate The person looks very ill. [indiatoday.in]

  A previously healthy, 67-year-old, man with past medical history of myocardial infarction and hypertension was rushed to the emergency room after sudden onset of fever, chills, severe rigors, hypotension, tachycardia and vomiting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Falling

  Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) convened a "Consensus Conference," the goals of which were "to provide a conceptual and a practical framework to define the systemic inflammatory response to infection, which is a progressive injurious process that falls [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  The blood pressure starts to fall and the person may lapse into unconsciousness. The skin becomes very pale and the person may exhibit petechiae. Petechiae are tiny spots on the skin, which do not blanch when a glass tumbler is applied to the skin. [irishhealth.com]

• Shivering

  These might include: high temperature extreme tiredness violent shivering and chills faintness pale and clammy skin rapid and shallow breathing The skin may also develop pinprick bruises (called petechiae) or large purple areas (called purpura), which [gosh.nhs.uk]

  A patient with sepsis might have one or more of the following signs or symptoms: High heart rate Confusion or disorientation Extreme pain or discomfort Fever, shivering, or feeling very cold Shortness of breath Clammy or sweaty skin I think I might have [cdc.gov]

  […] hours (for babies and young children) keeps vomiting and cannot keep any food or milk down (for babies and young children) has swelling, redness or pain around a cut or wound has a very high or low temperature, feels hot or cold to the touch, or is shivering [nhs.uk]

  A high temperature A temperature of 38°C or higher or cold hands and feet and is shivering. Dislikes bright lights Squints or covers their eyes when exposed to light. [www2.hse.ie]

  The following symptoms might indicate sepsis: Slurred speech or confusion Extreme shivering or muscle pain, fever Passing no urine all day Severe breathlessness It feels like you’re going to die Skin mottled or discolored If you have a confirmed or suspected [global-sepsis-alliance.org]

• Tachypnea

  Fever, chills, tachycardia (rapid heart beat), and tachypnea (rapid respirations) are common acute symptoms of septicemia. When hypotension (low blood pressure) and signs of inadequate organ perfusion develop, the condition is termed septic shock. [healthcentral.com]

  SIRS• Two or more of the following conditions:– Fever or hypothermia– Tachypnea– Tachycardia– Leukocytosis or leukopenia or >10% bands• Infectious / Noninfectious6 7. Sepsis• SIRS with proven or suspected microbialetiology7 8. [slideshare.net]

  […] mentation [derived from Glasgow Coma Score <13]) while SIRS (including tachycardia >90 and tachypnea >20) criteria is deleted. [medintensiva.org]

  Definition of sepsis : a systemic response typically to a serious usually localized infection (as of the abdomen or lungs) especially of bacterial origin that is usually marked by abnormal body temperature and white blood cell count, tachycardia, and tachypnea [merriam-webster.com]

• Common Cold

  Children with SCID may also become infected with viruses (cytomegalovirus) from breastmilk, other live viruses (for example, the rotavirus or chickenpox) from vaccination or from common colds (viruses or bacteria) from siblings or surrounding children [rarediseases.org]

• Vomiting

  Seek urgent medical care if your child has: a fit rapid breathing discoloured skin, very pale or bluish a rash that doesn’t fade when you press it fever OR very low temperature not passing urine (or no wet nappy) for several hours vomiting repeatedly [healthdirect.gov.au]

  A previously healthy, 67-year-old, man with past medical history of myocardial infarction and hypertension was rushed to the emergency room after sudden onset of fever, chills, severe rigors, hypotension, tachycardia and vomiting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Instead, babies may be slow or inactive, irritable, vomiting, feeding poorly, or have a bulging in the soft spot of the skull (anterior fontanelle). In young children, doctors may also look at the child’s reflexes for signs of meningitis. [cdc.gov]

  She had just returned from a visit out of the country when she developed nausea with vomiting and fever. On admission, the patient presented with fever and tachycardia and was placed on sepsis protocol. [icd10monitor.com]

• Abdominal Pain

  Symptoms of sepsis include fever, high heart rate, rapid breathing, mental changes, abdominal pain, low blood pressure and potentially more severe complications. What are sepsis care options? Sepsis is a medical emergency. [nicklauschildrens.org]

  ‘Gastrointestinal anthrax is characterized by severe abdominal pain followed by fever and signs of septicemia.’ [oxforddictionaries.com]

  If people with bacteremia have fever, a rapid heart rate, shaking chills, low blood pressure, gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea), rapid breathing, and/or become confused, they probably have sepsis or septic [merckmanuals.com]

  pain Toxins released into the bloodstream by some bacteria can cause extremely low blood pressure. [waterandhealth.org]

  When there are symptoms, they can include: Sudden high fever with chills Generally feeling unwell Gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea Abdominal pain Confusion and anxiety Shortness of breath Rapid heart rate (tachycardia [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

• Hypotension

  Management of hypotension• Vasopressor therapy– Titrating dose of norepinephrine or dopamine– Dobutamine if myocardial dysfunction28 29. [slideshare.net]

  Abstract Purpose of review Norepinephrine is the first-line agent recommended during resuscitation of septic shock to correct hypotension due to depressed vascular tone. [doi.org]

  When hypotension (low blood pressure) and signs of inadequate organ perfusion develop, the condition is termed septic shock. [healthcentral.com]

• Tachycardia

  On admission, the patient presented with fever and tachycardia and was placed on sepsis protocol. Workup showed leukocytosis and normal lactic acid. CT of abdomen demonstrated right pyelonephritis. [icd10monitor.com]

  A previously healthy, 67-year-old, man with past medical history of myocardial infarction and hypertension was rushed to the emergency room after sudden onset of fever, chills, severe rigors, hypotension, tachycardia and vomiting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Fever, chills, tachycardia (rapid heart beat), and tachypnea (rapid respirations) are common acute symptoms of septicemia. When hypotension (low blood pressure) and signs of inadequate organ perfusion develop, the condition is termed septic shock. [healthcentral.com]

  SIRS• Two or more of the following conditions:– Fever or hypothermia– Tachypnea– Tachycardia– Leukocytosis or leukopenia or >10% bands• Infectious / Noninfectious6 7. Sepsis• SIRS with proven or suspected microbialetiology7 8. [slideshare.net]

• Jaundice

  […] not breastfeeding well low body temperature apnea (temporary stopping of breathing) fever pale color poor skin circulation with cool extremities abdominal swelling vomiting diarrhea seizures jitteriness yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice [healthline.com]

  Sepsis-associated hepatic dysfunction is clinically recognized by jaundice or cholestasis and is caused by various underlying mechanisms such as the impairment of energy-dependent bile and bile acid transport by hypoxia, hypoperfusion, and overproduced [doi.org]

  Other signs include: Reluctance to feed or drink for over 8 hours Repeated vomiting after feeding Absence of urine for over 12 hours Pallor Jaundice Lethargy Floppiness Difficult breathing Signs of an infection such as a bulging fontanelle Irritability [news-medical.net]

  Jaundice What other disease/condition shares some of these symptoms? Clinical signs and symptoms of septicemia are non-specific and overlap with findings in other diseases. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

• Myalgia

  Meningococcal sepsis is marked by systemic symptoms like chills, myalgia, and a characteristic purple rash in more advanced stages. [news-medical.net]

  The initial symptoms of acute disease are often nonspecific and include fever, malaise, and myalgias but rapid deterioration leading to septic shock, multiorgan failure and death within hours of symptom onset can occur. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

  History and Findings on Admission The 36-year-old male patient had malaise, headache, myalgias, and arthralgias on day 1 of the illness (August 18, 2014). Fever developed on day 2, and the patient was treated empirically for malaria. [nejm.org]

• Petechiae

  Abstract Acute meningococcemia is characterized by extensive purpurae consisting of both petechiae and ecchymoses. This condition can be rapidly fatal without treatment due to shock and severe consumptive coagulopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  By multivariate analyses, a short onset to admission time, >50 petechiae, thrombocytopenia and severe septicaemia on admission were associated with fatality. [dictionary.cambridge.org]

• Skin Rash

  In general, symptoms of sepsis can include: Chills Confusion or delirium Fever or low body temperature ( hypothermia ) Lightheadedness due to low blood pressure Rapid heartbeat Skin rash or mottled skin Warm skin A person with sepsis will be admitted [medlineplus.gov]

  Children with sepsis might experience one or more of the following symptoms: Fast breathing Convulsions or fits A rash that doesn’t fade when pressed Discoloured or blotchy skin, or skin that is very pale or bluish Not passing urine (or no wet nappies [health.qld.gov.au]

  Alopecia and skin rash may be present depending on the form (e.g. SCID due to gamma chain deficiency or SCID due to JAK3 deficiency; see this term). Patients are unable to produce specific antibodies after vaccination or natural infection. [orpha.net]

• Oliguria

  Organ dysfunction causes additional symptoms and signs specific to the organ involved (eg, oliguria, dyspnea). [merckmanuals.com]

  […] of the body, most readily seen in the fingers/arms, toes/legs Sepsis is diagnosed when there is an infection somewhere in the body AND one of the following: Organ dysfunction (organ failure) Hypoxemia (inability to circulate oxygen to your tissues) Oliguria [christopherreeve.org]

  Renal Complications Oliguria Azotaemia Proteinuria Nonspecific casts 32. [slideshare.net]

  […] with > 10% immature forms    Plasma C-reactive protein increase    Plasma procalcitonin increase   Hemodynamic variables    Arterial hypotension    SvO2 > 70%    Cardiac index > 3.5 L/min/m2   Organ dysfunction variables    Arterial hypoxemia    Acute oliguria [ekjm.org]

  Most clinicians fluid load patients with oliguria; this intervention sets into motion a vicious cycle, with fluid loading further increasing renal venous pressure with a further decline in renal function and urine output [ 16 ]. [doi.org]

• Confusion

  If you're confused about what exactly your doctor means, you should ask her to explain. Septicemia is a bacterial infection that spreads into the bloodstream. [verywellhealth.com]

  If you're confused about what exactly your doctor means, you should ask her to explain this to you. [surreyfirstaid.com]

  Early signs of sepsis include: fever, shivering, or feeling cold fast heart rate fast breathing and shortness of breath sweaty or clammy skin changes in mental state, such as feeling sleepy, confused, or losing interest If medical attention is not accessed [medicalnewstoday.com]

• Dizziness

  Symptoms include a high fever, faintness and dizziness, and changes in consciousness. Without prompt treatment, septic shock can occur. This can be fatal. Antibiotics can treat many cases of sepsis effectively, but they need to be delivered fast. [medicalnewstoday.com]

• Altered Mental Status

  Severe sepsis is diagnosed when the septic patient has organ dysfunction (for example, low or no urine flow, altered mental status). [rxlist.com]

  The most common symptoms include: Fever Headache Stiff neck There are often additional symptoms, such as Nausea Vomiting Photophobia (eyes being more sensitive to light) Altered mental status (confusion) Newborns and babies may not have or it may be difficult [cdc.gov]

  Altered mental status in this otherwise healthy adult with no comorbid conditions would also have indicated metabolic encephalopathy in severe sepsis. [icd10monitor.com]

  A combination of pulmonary atelectasis, volume overload, and encephalopathy with altered mental status resulted in acute respiratory failure on day 18. [nejm.org]

• Lethargy

  Clinical presentations were lethargy (96%), respiratory distress (80%) and bleeding diathesis (16%). Absolute neutrophil count © The Author [2015]. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Physical problems may include lethargy, muscle weakness, breathlessness, chest pains, oedema, arthralgia, poor appetite, visual disturbance, sensory disturbance and recurrent infections. [patient.info]

  Septicemia include: Sudden onset of high fever or low temperature, chills, profuse sweating Elevated heart rate (tachycardia) Rapid breathing, shortness of breath Low or high white blood cell count Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea Confusion, anxiety Weakness, lethargy [dovemed.com]

  If a child younger than 2 months of age has fever, lethargy, poor feeding, a change in normal behavior, or an unusual rash, call the doctor and proceed to the hospital. [emedicinehealth.com]

  Other signs include: Reluctance to feed or drink for over 8 hours Repeated vomiting after feeding Absence of urine for over 12 hours Pallor Jaundice Lethargy Floppiness Difficult breathing Signs of an infection such as a bulging fontanelle Irritability [news-medical.net]

• Headache

  Headache and neck stiffness Has a very bad headache or a stiff neck Pain or body stiffness Has aches or pains - stomach, joint or muscle pain. Has a stiff body with jerking movements or a floppy lifeless body. [www2.hse.ie]

  They can include: fever chills uncontrolled shaking rapid breathing and heart rate tiredness headaches If sepsis gets worse, symptoms can include: confusion or anxiety nausea and vomiting difficulty breathing mottled skin a sudden drop in blood pressure [healthdirect.gov.au]

  The most common symptoms include: Fever Headache Stiff neck There are often additional symptoms, such as Nausea Vomiting Photophobia (eyes being more sensitive to light) Altered mental status (confusion) Newborns and babies may not have or it may be difficult [cdc.gov]

  It is characterized by fever, stiff neck, and headache, with vomiting, photophobia and confusion in many cases. These may not be present in the very young. [news-medical.net]

  […] tachycardia) Rapid breathing, shortness of breath Low or high white blood cell count Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea Confusion, anxiety Weakness, lethargy, general malaise, and drowsiness Dusky skin appearance Reduced urine output Decreased mental acuity Headaches [dovemed.com]

Workup showed leukocytosis and normal lactic acid. CT of abdomen demonstrated right pyelonephritis. Blood culture grew gram-negative bacteremia, identified as E. coli. She was started on IV hydration and Zosyn. [icd10monitor.com]

As examples, one respondent reported using a remarkably high temperature of 40°C or higher to define fever and one reported that fever never triggered a septic workup (Table 2 ). [doi.org]

^ Parson, Melissa, Cytokine Storm in the Pediatric Oncology Patient (section "Differential Diagnoses and Workup", Journal of Peddanana is a good idea and is not the same tric Oncology Nursing, 27(5) Aug/Sep 2010, 253–258. ^ Sharma S, Steven M. [en.wikipedia.org]

“Lack of efficacy of the urine culture as part of the initial workup of suspected neonatal sepsis”. Pediatr Infect Dis J. vol. 11. 1992. pp. 764-6. Visser, VE, Hall, RT. “Urine culture in the evaluation of suspected neonatal sepsis”. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Etiology The etiology of sepsis is diverse, and clinical clues to various organ systems aid in appropriate workup and diagnosis. [emedicine.medscape.com]

• Hyperglycemia

  One such metabolic derangement is hyperglycemia. Accordingly, control of hyperglycemia in sepsis is considered to be a very effective therapeutic approach. [doi.org]

  Effects of diabetes mellitus vs. in vitro hyperglycemia on select immune cell functions. J Immunotoxicol. 2009; 6 :36–41. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 83. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Nandy D, Janardhanan R, Mukhopadhyay D, Basu A (2011) Effect of hyperglycemia on human monocyte activation. J Investig Med 59:661–667 PubMed Google Scholar 89. [dx.doi.org]

• Neutrophilia

  Investigations Investigations These should include: FBC - anaemia, neutrophilia or neutropenia, thrombocytopenia may be present (pancytopenia may indicate bone marrow involvement). In viral infections lymphocytosis predominates. [patient.info]

  Nonspecific SIRS criteria such as pyrexia or neutrophilia will continue to aid in the general diagnosis of infection. [doi.org]

• Hyperinsulinemia

  Hyperglycemia enhances coagulation and reduces neutrophil degranulation, whereas hyperinsulinemia inhibits fibrinolysis during human endotoxemia. Blood. 2008; 112 :82–89. [ PMC free article ] [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 125. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Stegenga ME, van der Crabben SN, Levi M, de Vos AF, Tanck MW, Sauerwein HP, van der Poll T (2006) Hyperglycemia stimulates coagulation, whereas hyperinsulinemia impairs fibrinolysis in healthy humans. [dx.doi.org]

• Hemoglobin Decreased

  decreases to < 7.0 g/dL (< 70 g/L) to target a hemoglobin of 7.0–9.0 g/dL (70–90 g/L) in adults (Grade 1B). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Hypoalbuminemia

  Hypoalbuminemia in acute illness: is there a rationale for intervention? A meta-analysis of cohort studies and controlled trials. Ann Surg 2003 ; 237 : 319 -34. ↵ Vincent JL, Navickis RJ, Wilkes MM. [bmj.com]

Although it appears clear that high-dose corticosteroid treatment provides no benefit and possibly harm in septic patients, the experimental design flaws and biases of recent low-dose (physiologic) steroid treatment trials limit their ability to provide [doi.org]

Treatment options Septicaemia is treated with intravenous antibiotics. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

Keep in Mind Septicemia is a serious medical condition that requires immediate treatment, usually in a hospital. If it leads to sepsis and septic shock, septicemia can cause death. [kidshealth.org]

Treatment Reversal of septicemia or septic shock depends upon aggressive treatment of the underlying infection. [healthcentral.com]

Sepsis (Blood Poisoning) Provides information on this dangerous medical condition, the causes, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention. [curlie.org]

Pneumonia was the most common source, accounting for 55% of the final infectious etiologies in the culture-negative group. [dx.doi.org]

Abstract Escherichia coli remains one of the most common etiologies of secondary peritonitis. CMY-2 is the most prevalent AmpC enzyme identified in nosocomial E. coli isolates causing bacteremia in Taiwan. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of meningitis in the newborn infant are reviewed briefly. To access this article, please choose from the options below [jpeds.com]

Critical Actions Assess all patients presenting with two or more SIRS criteria for the possibility of an infectious etiology. [mdcalc.com]

Taljaard: Associate Professor, School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 1053 Carling Avenue, Civic Box 693, Admin Services Building, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4E9, Canada [doi.org]

Sepsis represents a substantial health care burden, and there is limited epidemiologic information about the demography of sepsis or about the temporal changes in its incidence and outcome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is impractical to attempt to obtain national epidemiologic estimates prospectively, and data from a limited population or a short period may be inaccurate, making national administrative data sets an essential tool for such investigations. 8-10 Epidemiologic [dx.doi.org]

Furthermore, we review the recent advance in knowledge of sepsis pathophysiology, focusing on immune modulation, which may lead to new clinical therapeutic approach to sepsis. [doi.org]

Every year, billions of dollars are consumed in the treatment of sepsis and in research to understand its complex pathophysiology and therefore obtain future therapeutic opportunities. [dx.doi.org]

Sepsis remains to be a significant health care issue associated with high mortality and healthcare cost, despite the extensive effort to better understand the pathophysiology of the sepsis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In the community setting, it often presents as the clinical deterioration of common and preventable infections. [who.int]

Diagnosing it early may prevent septicemia from worsening to shock. [indiatoday.in]

This plan includes an analysis of the risks posed by the various pathways, or vectors, for transmission of the virus; a listing of known measures to prevent or contain the virus; an overall plan for the prevention of or response to the virus in the four [nps.gov]

PREVENTION • Strict avoidance of potential allergens is an important preventive measure for the patient at risk for anaphylaxis. [slideshare.net]