Question:
what is septic shock ?

   — jauregui650 (posted on December 28, 2006)

December 28, 2006
Oh, my! I hope this is just curiosity, not that someone has it! Septic shock is a very serious condition, kind of like having everything in the body infected at once. If you even suspect someone has this, run do not walk to the emergency room! For more information, check this link, or just Google "septic shock." http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000668.htm
   — mwilson523

December 29, 2006
I doubt that YOU are experiencing septic shock; else you would be an in-patient in a hospital, under close observation, and not posting questions on the OH Website. Here is a good link to help you answer your question: http://www.medscape.com/files/emedicine/topic533.htm Septic shock basically means that your body is in a state of shock (pulse, blood pressure, fever, etc. -- all affected) due to an infection, probably from a nasty bacteria. If a body is in shock and it is not promptly and properly treated, it can be life threatening.
   — [Deactivated Member]

December 30, 2006
Septic shock means that you are death's door.
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