Tag Justin D. Ramos

Anesthesia

Sepsis, Severe Sepsis, and Septic Shock

Risk Incidence of sepsis within USA: Approximately 1 million per year and increasing. Severe sepsis and septic shock are associated with high morbidity and mortality, and septic shock is the most common cause of death among critically ill pts in…

Essence of Anesthesia Practice
November 24, 2023

Anesthesia

Acidosis, Lactic/Metabolic

Risk Incidence in USA: Unknown Present in a variety of disease states, from mild to severe systemic illness Perioperative Risks Hemodynamic instability (due to arteriolar vasodilation and decreased cardiac output) Hyperkalemia Insulin resistance and hyperglycemia Stimulation of inflammation and suppression…

Essence of Anesthesia Practice
November 23, 2023