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#215 Septic Shock Explained: Diagnosis, Management, and Common Mistakes
Septic shock is one of the most common and deadly emergencies encountered in critical care, yet early missteps in diagnosis and management can dramatically worsen outcomes. In this episode, we walk through septic shock step by step, focusing on how to recognize it, how to manage it effectively, and the most common mistakes clinicians make along the way. We start by reviewing the physiology of septic shock and how it differs from uncomplicated sepsis, then move into practical bedside diagnosis and perfusion assessment. From there, we discuss fluid resuscitation, vasopressor selection and…
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