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septicemia - Coggle Diagram
septicemia
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causes
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lung infection, pneumonia
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pathophysiology
occurs when bacterial infection from elsewhere in the body, lungs, skin, enters the bloodstream
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nursing management
assess if patient has positive blood culture, if is currently receiving antibiotics, had any examination or suspected infected wound
assess for hypotension, tachycardia and all symptoms
definition
a serious bloodstream infection causing sepsis, which is also known as blood poisoning
references
Mogotlane S. Chauke M. Matlakala M. Mokoena J. Young A.2018. Juta's Complete Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing. 2nd Edition. Juta