Septic Shock
Hemodynamics – Are you in control?

„The initial priority in managing septic shock is to maintain reasonable hemodynamics to keep the patient alive“ 
from Hollenberg M, CritCare 2004 

The Facts:

UK:

• 47% hospital mortality   Padkin CritCare 2004
• 30,000 deaths caused by sepsis per year   ICNARC 2005

US:

• Costs 16.7 $ billion/Year   Angus CritCare 2001
• 215,000 deaths caused by severe Sepsis   Angus CritCare 2001

France:

• 40% mortality caused by septic shock   Annane Gdt SSc 2006
• 75,000 patients with severe sepsis   Annane Gdt SSc 2006

Germany:

• 150,000 patients with sepsis or septic shock per year   Brunkhorst Anasth Int Nof Schmerz 2006
• 50% mortality caused by septic shock   Brunkhorst Anasth Int Nof Schmerz 2006