Anaesthesia | Sepsis | Sepsis Pathophysiology

Sepsis Pathophysiology
Session Overview
Description
This session provides an overview of the pathophysiological processes that underpin normal immune response to infection. It then outlines how these contribute to the development of sepsis.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Describe the basic pathophysiology of sepsis and its relevance to clinical management on critical care
• List the basic molecular factors involved with the development of sepsis
• List the organ-specific effects of sepsis and their relevance to critical care

Sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality across the entire field of medicine. It is one of the leading primary causes of ICU admission and complicates the stay of many other patients while in critical care.

A sound understanding of the basic pathophysiological processes at work is important in the successful management of this complex multi-system disorder.