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The microcirculation in sepsis.

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: SUMMARY: Sepsis is a leading cause of mortality in critically ill patients. The pathophysiology of sepsis involves a highly complex and integrated response, including the activation of various cell types, inflammatory mediators, and the haemostatic system. Recent evidence suggests an emerging role of the microcirculation in sepsis, necessitating a shift in our locus away Irom the macrohaemodynamics to ill icrohaemodynanmics in a septic patient. This review article provides a brief overview of the microcirculation, its assessment techniques, and specific therapies to resuscitate the microhaemodynamics.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Asha Tyagi, Ashok Kumar Sethi, Gautam Girotra, Medha Mohta

Institutions: University College of Medical Sciences, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1499953770

FWCI: 1.041

Cites: 101

Cited by: 29

Related to: 10