Septic shock
Finally, the patient may developseptic shock (also called distributive
shock) from volume loss in the core
circulation and poor circulatory support.
Typically, septic shock causes
a life-threatening blood pressure
drop, reduced urine output, and
body temperature changes—late
signs of inadequate tissue oxygenation.
Unless detected and treated
early, it can spiral quickly into
multisystem failure and death. Severe
sepsis is the most common
cause of death among patients in
noncoronary critical care units.