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Clinical overview
Sepsis is life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Septic shock involves vasopressor-dependent hypotension with lactate elevation despite adequate resuscitation.
Important clinical update
SSC 2026: prompt broad-spectrum antibiotics (ideally within 1 hour for septic shock or probable/definite sepsis); investigate possible sepsis without shock rapidly and give antimicrobials within 3 hours if concern persists. Initial 30 mL/kg crystalloids within 3 hours is a conditional suggestion for hypoperfusion/shock, with frequent reassessment. Norepinephrine is the first-line vasopressor.
Current reference: Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2026 (SCCM).
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