Ethiopian medical journal
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Septic shock remains an important cause of death and serious morbidity in medical, surgical and obstetric illness. Many patients with septic shock succumb despite aggressive therapy. ⋯ Better outcome is more likely when recognition is early and treatment is much more aggressive. Therefore, where there is suspicion of septic shock: commence fluid resuscitation, administer oxygen, take blood, urine, and other fluids for culture, commence intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics, pass a urethral catheter, determine the cause of sepsis and remove if possible, consult for expert medical advice and possible patient transfer to intensive care units, and provide supportive care to involved organ systems.