Author/Authors :
BALUCH, AMIR Texas Tech University Health Science Center, USA , JANOO, AHSAN Texas Tech University Health Science Center, USA , LAM, KIM Texas Tech University Health Science Center, USA , HOOVER, JASON Texas Tech University Health Science Center, USA , KAYE, ALAN Louisiana State University Health Science Center - Department of Anesthesiology, USA
Abstract :
During management of septic patients, an anesthesiologist must pay particular attention to intravascular volume status and cardiovascular function. Ischemia and sepsis can have profound effects on the body, and the anesthesiologist should be able to anticipate dysfunction and be ableto plan treatment accordingly, including compliance of standard care for sepsis, avoidance of specific anesthetics that may exacerbate shock, and proper monitoring of the patients intraoperatively and postoperatively. Furthermore, one must also examine the patient, evaluate, and treat any potential complications associated with septic shock
