Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
8-2019
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 6810
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Professor’s Name
Dr. John D. Chovan, PhD, DNP, RN, APRN-CNP, APRN-CNS
Keywords
sepsis, sepsis pathophysiology, Surviving Sepsis Campaign, septic shock
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Sepsis occurs when an infection overwhelms the body and can lead to systemic organ dysfunction and death. The pathophysiology of sepsis is complex; disruption of the immune system causes unbalanced inflammatory and coagulation responses. Mortality rates of sepsis remain high, but continued research in the area of sepsis pathophysiology will likely lead to improved treatment modalities and better patient outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Tomczak, Lauren, "The Pathophysiology of Sepsis" (2019). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 389.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/389