SEPTIC SHOCK - CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AN D THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES

This special article for continued education begins with a broad defin ition of septic shock. The following section describes the fundamental organ dysfunctions and pathomechanisms. The different pattern of sept ic shock and a clearly defined therapeutic concept are also offered. T he specific therapeutic interventions (only those which have been prov en effective and recommendable for routine clinical use) will be prese nted. Monitoring of infection and organ function are discussed briefly .