Feb 10, 2023 · The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. Sepsis may progress to septic shock. This is a dramatic drop in blood pressure that …

Dec 7, 2018 · If sepsis goes unchecked, it can progress to septic shock — a severe condition that occurs when the body’s blood pressure falls and organs shut down. Sepsis most often affects …

Feb 10, 2023 · Medications Different medications are used in treating sepsis and septic shock. They include: Antibiotics. Treatment with antibiotics begins as soon as possible. Broad …

Sep 20, 2025 · Call 911 or your local emergency number for anyone who has symptoms of heart attack or cardiogenic shock. Getting help right away may improve the chance of survival. It …

Jan 13, 2015 · “ Septic shock means you have all of those findings of severe sepsis, but now you’ve been given fluids, and there’s still poor blood pressure, poor urine output, breathing …

Jun 11, 2025 · Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, also called staph bacteria, often cause toxic shock syndrome. But toxins produced by group A streptococcus bacteria, also called strep …

Sep 11, 2024 · Determining where the infection is and eliminating it is vital to keeping sepsis from progressing to severe sepsis or septic shock. Even with treatment, sepsis can progress to …

Aug 8, 2025 · Sepsis is very dangerous. It can cause shock, organ failure and death. Prevention Peritonitis that's linked with peritoneal dialysis is often caused by germs around the catheter. If …

Dec 22, 2025 · Septic shock. This occurs when a severe, sudden drop in blood pressure reduces blood flow to vital organs, most often the kidneys and brain. As a result, the heart tries to pump …

Dec 22, 2025 · The infection can quickly damage the bone and the tissue that connects the bone to the joint, called cartilage. So the infection needs fast treatment. Treatment involves draining …