This, in turn, drives loss of vascular integrity that causes vascular leakage, which results in a drop in blood pressure (and in severe cases septic shock) and reduced organ perfusion that can ...

The pathophysiology and disease state of sepsis ... Not defined. Not defined. Septic shock Sepsis-induced hypotension despite fluid resuscitation along with the presence of perfusion abnormalities ...

Vital signs including intake and output, and laboratory data should be carefully observed to monitor for the risk or appearance of sepsis and septic shock. Fever greater than 101 degrees ...