Infectious Disease & Sepsis

Septic shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when an infection triggers a systemic inflammatory response that leads to organ dysfunction and hypotension. It is associated with high mortality and morbidity, especially when patients do not respond adequately to fluid resuscitation and vasopressors. Vasopressors are drugs that constrict blood vessels and increase blood pressure, improving tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery. However, they also have side effects such as arrhythmias, dig