“Septic Shock” By Dr. Josh Farkas From His Outstanding Internet Book Of Critical Care

Today, I reviewed and linked to Dr. Josh Farkas‘ chapter on Septic Shock from his Internet Book Of Critical Care (link is to the IBCC Table of Contents). This chapter, like all of the IBCC chapters, is outstanding.

CONTENTS

• Rapid Reference 
• Definitions of septic shock
• Diagnosis & evaluation
  • Clinical Presentations
  • Biomarkers
    • NLR
    • Procalcitonin
    • C-Reactive Protein
  • Evaluation for the source
  • Sepsis mimics
• Treatment
  • Vasopressors
  • Source control
  • Fluid
  • Steroid
  • DVT prophylaxis with heparin
• Resuscitative endpoints
  • MAP
  • Heart rate
  • Urine output
  • Fluid balance
  • Lactate
  • Skin perfusion
• Interventions of no real value
• Podcast
• Questions & discussion
• Pitfalls