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Septic shock

J A Carcillo1, R E Cunnion

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Critical Care Clinics
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
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Despite advances in understanding septic shock, bedside management remains supportive, with high mortality rates in both pediatric and adult patients. This review highlights similarities, differences, and novel therapeutic investigations.

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Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pediatric and Adult Septic Shock Pathophysiology
  • Translational Research in Sepsis

Background:

  • Growing molecular understanding of septic shock contrasts with stagnant bedside management over two decades.
  • Current treatment remains primarily supportive, leading to persistently high morbidity and mortality.
  • Significant similarities and subtle differences exist between pediatric and adult septic shock presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the major similarities and minor differences in pediatric and adult septic shock.
  • To emphasize current clinical management practices for septic shock.
  • To discuss recent clinical investigations into novel therapeutic strategies for septic shock.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of current clinical practice in septic shock management.

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  • Analysis of recent clinical investigations and trials for novel septic shock therapies.
  • Comparative review focusing on pediatric versus adult septic shock characteristics.

    • Main Results:

    • Treatment for both pediatric and adult septic shock remains largely supportive.
    • Despite gradual improvements, morbidity and mortality rates in septic shock remain high.
    • Key similarities and minor differences between pediatric and adult septic shock are identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Current bedside management of septic shock has seen minimal change despite increased molecular insights.
    • There is an urgent need for more effective therapeutic interventions beyond supportive care.
    • Further research into novel therapies is crucial for improving outcomes in pediatric and adult septic shock.