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Sepsis
Sepsis is a severe illness in which the bloodstream is overwhelmed by bacteria.Sepsis is caused by a bacterial infection that can begin anywhere in the body. Common places where an infection might start include:.The bowel(usually seen with periton...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 28, 2008
Sepsis
Sepsis refers to a bacterial infection in the bloodstream or body tissues. This is a very broad term covering the presence of many types of microscopic diseasecausing organisms.Sepsis is also called bacteremia.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Infection and Sepsis
Description Infection is characterized by an inflammatory response to the presence of microorganisms in the body. This response may include fever, chills, redness, swelling, pus formation and other responses.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Shock
Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 19, 2008
Shock
Shock is a medical emergency in which the organs and tissues of the body are not receiving an adequate flow of blood. This deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen(carried in the blood) and allows the buildup of waste products.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Shock
Shock occurs when the body''s organs and tissues do not receive an adequate flow of blood. Inadequate blood flow deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen and allows the buildup of waste products.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Bacteremia
Bacteremia is an invasion of the bloodstream by bacteria.Bacteremia occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream. This may occur through a wound or infection, or through a surgical procedure or injection.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Lung Abscess
Lung abscess is an acute or chronic infection of the lung, marked by a localized collection of pus, inflammation, and destruction of tissue.Lung abscess is the end result of a number of different disease processes ranging from fungal and bacterial...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting into the blood.Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema; Increased-permeability pulmonary edema; Stiff lung; Shock lung; ARDS; Acute lung...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 18, 2008
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Adult respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS), also called acute respiratory distress syndrome, is a type of lung(pulmonary) failure that may result from any disease that causes large amounts of fluid to collect in the lungs. ARDS is not itself a spec...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hypotension
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, occurs when blood pressure during and after each heartbeat is much lower than usual. This means the heart, brain, and other parts of the body do not get enough blood.Low blood pressure; Blood pressure- low; Post...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 22, 2009
Hypotension
Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure.The pressure of the blood in the arteries rises and falls as the heart and muscles handle demands of daily living, such as exercise, sleep and stress. Some healthy people have blood pressure w...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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