Symptoms
Fever/hypothermia, tachycardia, hypotension, altered mental status.
Risk Factors
Immunosuppression, diabetes, elderly, indwelling devices.
Complications
Septic shock, MODS.
Prevention
Early infection control, vaccination, aseptic techniques.
Procedures
Broad-spectrum IV antibiotics, IV fluids, vasopressors, source control (surgery/drainage), organ support (dialysis, ventilation).