What is Septic shock?
'''Septic shock''' is a medical condition which can result from [[sepsis]]. Sepsis is a special form of [[infection]]. With septic shock, the [[blood circulation|circulation]] of [[blood]] changes or stops. This makes septic shock a [[medical emergency]], which is usually treated in [[intensive care]]. Between a quarter and half the people with the condition die. Treatment is usually done in the following steps: # Stabilizing, restarting blood circulation, usually by giving fluids # Treatment of the infection # Coping with organ failures [[Category:Medical emergencies]]