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Ultimate survival from septic shock.

G Azimi, J L Vincent

    Resuscitation
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    In prolonged septic shock, higher blood lactate levels, not hemodynamic differences, indicate poor prognosis. Arterial lactate is the most reliable indicator of survival in septic shock patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Cardiovascular Physiology
    • Sepsis Pathophysiology

    Background:

    • Septic shock is a life-threatening condition characterized by circulatory dysfunction.
    • Understanding hemodynamic patterns is crucial for predicting outcomes in sepsis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the hemodynamic course of prolonged septic shock.
    • To identify reliable indicators of prognosis in septic shock patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied 23 patients with prolonged septic shock (less than 12 hours).
    • Monitored hemodynamic parameters, including heart rate and pulmonary artery occlusive pressure.
    • Measured blood lactate levels to assess tissue perfusion and prognosis.

    Main Results:

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    • Hemodynamic presentation was similar in survivors and fatalities.
    • Fatalities exhibited higher heart rates and significantly higher blood lactate levels (P < 0.01).
    • Left ventricular function improved in both groups during treatment, suggesting it's not the primary determinant of outcome.

    Conclusions:

    • Peripheral circulatory defects, indicated by elevated blood lactate, are the primary anomaly in septic shock.
    • Arterial lactate levels are the most reliable predictor of ultimate prognosis in septic shock.