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Sepsis: Pathophysiology and Management Overview by Lemari Kuno is a document available to read on EtoBox.

- Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. It can progress from systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) to sepsis to severe sepsis and septic shock. - The incidence and mortality of severe sepsis has been increasing. It accounts for a high proportion of intensive care unit admissions and costs. Survivors have longer hospital stays than non-survivors. - Sepsis pathophysiology involves an initial pro-inflammatory response mediated

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Lemari Kuno

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