• Define sepsis and septic shock

SEPSIS = Systemic inflammatory response syndrome + Infection

Septic shock = SEPSIS + Hypotension - despite adequate fluid resucitation

• List the causes and risk factors for sepsis

causes for sepsis = infection by gram negative or Positive bacteria, the infection can start anywhere in the body. and your body overstimulates a response to the infection which causes a Systemic inflammatory response

• Describe the immune and inflammatory mechanisms underlying sepsis

• Identify the symptoms and signs of sepsis

• Explain the clinical management of sepsis in adults