2. Bacteremia
Bacteremia is the presence of
bacteria in the bloodstream.
It can occur spontaneously,
during certain tissue infections,
with use of indwelling GU or IV
catheters, or after dental, GI,
GU, wound-care, or other
procedures
3. Bacteremia
Bacteremia may cause
METASTATIC INFECTIONS
including endocarditis, especially in
patients with valvular heart
abnormalities. Transient bacteremia
is often asymptomatic but may cause
fever.
4. Bacteremia has many possible causes
Catheterization of an infected lower urinary tract
Surgical treatment of an abscess or infected wound
Colonization of indwelling devices, especially IV and
intra cardiac catheters, urethral catheters, and ostomy
devices and tubes
6. Septic Shock Develops In 25 To 40% Of Patients With Significant
Bacteremia.
Sustained Bacteremia May Cause Metastatic Focal Infection Or
Sepsis.
7. Development of Bacteremia symptoms
usually suggests more serious infection,
such as sepsis or septic shock
8. Bacteremia vs Septicemia
Septicemia is a serious bloodstream infection. It’s
also known as blood poisoning.
Septicemia occurs when a bacterial infection
elsewhere in the body, such as the lungs or skin,
enters the bloodstream.
9. Sepsis
Sepsis is a clinical syndrome of life-threatening organ
dysfunction caused by a dysregulated response to
infection.
Septicemia Can Progress To Sepsis and Sepsis Is A
Serious Complication Of Septicemia.
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12. Sepsis Is One Of Top Killers In U.S. Hospital
And World Wide
13. Sepsis Is One Of Top Killers In U.S. Hospital
And World Wide
14. Etiology
Hospital-acquired Gram- Bacilli Or Gram+ Cocci
Rarely, It Is Caused By Candida Or Other Fungi
Immunocompromised Patients
Patients With Chronic And Debilitating Diseases.
A SSI Should Be Suspected As The Cause Of Sepsis And Septic
Shock In Patients Who Have Recently Had Surgery
21. • Diabetes mellitus
• Cirrhosis
• Leukopenia
• Invasive devices
• Prior treatment with antibiotics or corticosteroids
Common causative sites of infection include the
Lungs , The Urinary, Biliary, And GI Tracts.
Predisposing factors include
23. Diagnosis
Clinical manifestations
BP, heart rate, and oxygen monitoring
CBC with differential, electrolyte panel and
creatinine, lactate
CVP, PaO2, and ScvO2 readings
Cultures of blood, urine, and other potential sites
of infection, including wounds in surgical patients
24. S
O
F A
The Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA)
Score criteria identify patients who should have further
clinical and laboratory investigation (all 3 criteria must be
present):
Respiratory rate ≥ 22/min
Altered mentation
Systolic BP ≤ 100 mm Hg
25. Perfusion restored with IV fluids and
sometimes vasopressors
Oxygen support
Broad-spectrum antibiotics
Source control
Sometimes other supportive measures
(eg, corticosteroids, insulin)
Treatment
26. Patients with septic shock should be treated in an
ICU. The following should be monitored hourly:
CVP, PaO2 , or ScvO2
Pulse oximetry
Blood glucose, lactate, and electrolyte levels
Renal function
Treatment
27. Perfusion Restoration
ISOTONIC CRYSTALLOID (0.9% SALINE)
ALBUMIN
1 L of crystalloid is given rapidly.
Most patients require a minimum of 30 mL/kg in the first 4 to 6 h.
However, the goal of therapy is not to administer a specific volume of fluid
but to achieve tissue reperfusion without causing pulmonary edema due to
fluid overload.