Cardiovascular aspects of septic shock: pathophysiology, monitoring, and treatment.

Crit Care Nurse

59th Medical Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex, USA.

Published: April 2005

AI Article Synopsis

  • Understanding septic shock is crucial for critical care nurses to manage complex patient needs effectively.
  • New therapies and monitoring technologies are continually emerging, which can enhance patient care.
  • Nurses need to know both the science behind septic shock and how to monitor patients to implement these new approaches successfully.

Article Abstract

The care of patients with septic shock is exceedingly complex. New therapies and monitoring technologies are being rapidly developed. To create an effective plan of care that integrates these new therapies and technologies, critical care nurses must understand the underlying pathophysiology of septic shock, techniques to accurately monitor patients' status, and the rationale for care.

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