Cardiovascular System Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is septic shock?
A bacterial infection widely disseminated to many areas of the body through the blood, causing extensive damage.
What are the most common causes of septic shock?
Most cases are caused by gram-positive bacteria, followed by endotoxin-producing gram-negative bacteria.
Why is septic shock important to clinicians?
It is the most frequent cause of shock-related death in modern hospitals, second only to cardiogenic shock.
Fill in the blank: Septic shock is caused by a bacterial infection that is widely disseminated through the _______.
[blood]
What are some typical causes of septic shock? List at least three.
- Peritonitis caused by spread of infection from the uterus and fallopian tubes
- Peritonitis resulting from rupture of the gastrointestinal system
- Generalized bodily infection from skin infections like streptococcal or staphylococcal infections
True or False: Septic shock can result from an instrumental abortion performed under sterile conditions.
False
What type of infection can cause generalized gangrenous infection specifically leading to septic shock?
Gas gangrene bacilli.
Fill in the blank: Infection spreading into the blood from the _______ or urinary tract can lead to septic shock.
[kidney]
List two types of infections that may result in septic shock.
- Streptococcal infection
- Staphylococcal infection
What is one common cause of peritonitis that can lead to septic shock?
Spread of infection from the uterus and fallopian tubes.
What type of bacteria are primarily responsible for septic shock?
Gram-positive bacteria.
Fill in the blank: Septic shock can be caused by the rupture of the _______ system.
[gastrointestinal]
What is a typical consequence of gas gangrene bacilli in septic shock?
Spreading through peripheral tissues and then into internal organs, especially the liver.
What type of bacteria are often involved in urinary tract infections that can lead to septic shock?
Colon bacilli.
