17. Septic shock
Septic shock results from
spread and expansion of
an initially localized infection
(e.g., abscess, peritonitis, pneumonia)
into the bloodstream
23. Effects of LPSs
• At low doses - activate monocytes and macrophages, with
effects intended to enhance their ability to eliminate
invading bacteria.
• with higher levels of LPS cytokine-induced secondary
effectors (e.g., nitric oxide become significant. In addition,
systemic effects of the cytokines such as TNF and IL-1 may
begin to be seen; these include fever and increased
synthesis of acute phase reactants.
• LPS at higher doses also results in diminished endothelial
cell production of thrombomodulin and TFPI, tipping the
coagulation cascade toward thrombosis.
• Finally, at still higher levels of LPS, the syndrome of septic
shock supervenes
• Systemic vasodilation (hypotension)
• Diminished myocardial contractility
• Widespread endothelial injury and activation - acute
respiratory distress syndrome.
• Activation of the coagulation system, culminating in
DIC
26. Stages of Shock
• Initial nonprogressive phase: during which reflex
compensatory mechanisms are activated and
perfusion of vital organs is maintained
• A progressive stage: characterized by tissue
hypoperfusion and onset of worsening
circulatory and metabolic imbalances, including
acidosis
• An irreversible stage: severe tissue damage --
even with the correction of hemodynamic
defects survival is not possible
46. Clinical course
The clinical manifestations depend on the precipitating
insult.
• In hypovolemic and cardiogenic shock, the patient
presents with hypotension; a weak, rapid pulse;
tachypnea; and cool, clammy, cyanotic skin.
• In septic shock, however, the skin may initially be warm
and flushed because of peripheral vasodilation.
• The original threat to life stems from the underlying
catastrophe that precipitated the shock state (e.g.,
myocardial infarct, severe hemorrhage, or uncontrolled
bacterial infection).
• Duration of shock: the cardiac, cerebral, and pulmonary
changes secondary to the shock state may worsen the
problem.
48. Hemorrhagic Shock
Clinical Presentation
Early Phase
Tachycardia,
narrow pulse pressure,
may exhibit orthostatic changes in HR/AP
Healthy patient with 25-30% loss may exhibit
only these signs
49. Hemorrhagic Shock
Less healthy patients will exhibit
rapid decompensation with this
magnitude of volume loss
Later Phase
Cool moist skin, hypotensive,
anxious, disoriented, oliguric
KEY: EARLY RECOGNITION
51. Hemorrhagic Shock
Restoration of intravascular volume
Fluid administered should replace
fluid lost
Initial Management:
Crystalloids,N.S./ Ringer’s
Colloids ( 5% alb., hetastarch) do
not increase survival and are costly
W.B. PRBC, when indicated
52. Parameters of Adequate
Resuscitation
Urine output (0.5 - 1.0 ml/kg/hr)
acceptable renal perfusion
Reversal of lactic acidosis (nl. pH)
improved tissue perfusion
Normal mental status
adequate cerebral perfusion
53. Cardiogenic Shock
Pathophysiology
AMI- 10-15% cardiogenic shock
Mortality > 80%
Decreased CO, AP
Neurohumoral compensatory
mechanisms can be deleterious:
> venoconstriction - >preload
55. Cardiogenic Shock
> SVR > afterload
> HR > VO2
< AP < coronary perfusion
All contribute to extension of
infarct and morbid progression
of cardiogenic shock
60. Septic Shock
Clinical Presentation
Early Phase
Vasodilatation
CO normal or high
fever
Agitation / confusion
hyperventilation
Often, fever and hyperventilation are the earliest
signs
Hypotension may not be present
61. Septic Shock
Late Phase
CO decreased,
hypotension,
vasoconstriction,
impaired perfusion,
decreased level of consciousness,
oliguria, DIC
Atypical Presentation
Elderly/debilitated – Fever, respiratory
alkalosis, confusion, hypotension
62. Septic Shock
Etiology
Gram neg bacteria (gm. neg rods)
Most common (E. coli, 31% all cases)
Incidence - 12.8%/1000 hosp. adm.
Mortality
25%; 30-50% if shock present
30% if Resp./GI/unkn. Source
15% if Biliary/GU/GYN source
64. Septic Shock
Management cont…
Surgical drainage (abscess, infected
organ (gangrenous gallbladder, bowel)
Antibiotics
Site established, consider organisms
known to occur in such sites
Unknown site in 30% of patients
66. Summary - Shock
• Shock is a clinical state of decreased BP
with O2 debt at cellular level
• If prolonged it may result in multiorgan
failure
• Septic shock has cytokine basis – TNF,
IL1, DIC
D = decreased availability of O2 and energy substrates.
VO2 = utilization of O2.
SVR=Systemic venous resistance
CO=Cardiac out put
PAP=
SIRS: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
Septic shock: Overwhelming microbial Endotoxic shock Gram-positive septicemia, Fungal sepsis.
Shock may occur in the setting of anesthetic accident or spinal cord injury (neurogenic shock), owing to loss of vascular tone and peripheral pooling of blood. Anaphylactic shock, initiated by a generalized IgE-mediated hypersensitivity response, is associated with systemic vasodilation and increased vascular permeability ( Chapter 6 ). In these instances, widespread vasodilation causes a sudden increase in the vascular bed capacitance, which is not adequately filled by the normal circulating blood volume. Thus, hypotension, tissue hypoperfusion, and cellular anoxia result.
Bacteremia: presence of bacteria in the blood stream
Septicemia: Multiplication of bacteria in the blood stream. It’s a clinical state.
Most cases of septic shock (approximately 70%) are caused by endotoxin-producing gram-negative bacilli ( Chapter 8 ), hence the term endotoxic shock. Endotoxins are bacterial wall lipopolysaccharides (LPSs) that are released when the cell walls are degraded (e.g., in an inflammatory response). LPS consists of a toxic fatty acid (lipid A) core and a complex polysaccharide coat (including O antigens) unique to each bacterial species. Analogous molecules in the walls of gram-positive bacteria and fungi can also elicit septic shock.
Endotoxins are bacterial wall lipopolysaccharides (LPSs) that are released when the cell walls are degraded (e.g., in an inflammatory response). LPS consists of a toxic fatty acid (lipid A) core and a complex polysaccharide coat (including O antigens) unique to each bacterial species. Analogous molecules in the walls of gram-positive bacteria and fungi can also elicit septic shock.
mammalian Toll-like receptor protein 4 (TLR-4).
TFPI Tissue factor pathway inhibitor
At low doses, LPS predominantly serves to activate monocytes and macrophages, with effects intended to enhance their ability to eliminate invading bacteria. LPS can also directly activate complement, which likewise contributes to local bacterial eradication. The mononuclear phagocytes respond to LPS by producing cytokines, mainly TNF, IL-1, IL-6, and chemokines. TNF and IL-1 both act on endothelial cells to stimulate the expression of adhesion molecules ( Chapter 2 ; Fig. 4-21 ) and the production of other cytokines and chemokines. Thus, the initial release of LPS results in a circumscribed cytokine cascade doubtless intended to enhance the local acute inflammatory response and improve clearance of the infection. • With moderately severe infections, and therefore with higher levels of LPS (and a consequent augmentation of the cytokine cascade), cytokine-induced secondary effectors (e.g., nitric oxide; Chapter 2 ) become significant. In addition, systemic effects of the cytokines such as TNF and IL-1 may begin to be seen; these include fever and increased synthesis of acute phase reactants ( Chapter 2 ; Fig. 4-21 ). LPS at higher doses also results in diminished endothelial cell production of thrombomodulin and TFPI, tipping the coagulation cascade toward thrombosis. • Finally, at still higher levels of LPS, the syndrome of septic shock supervenes ( Fig. 4-22 ); the same cytokines and secondary mediators, now at high levels, result in: • Systemic vasodilation (hypotension) • Diminished myocardial contractility • Widespread endothelial injury and activation, causing systemic leukocyte adhesion and pulmonary alveolar capillary damage (acute respiratory distress syndrome; Chapter 15 ) • Activation of the coagulation system, culminating in DIC
Shock is a progressive disorder that, if uncorrected, leads to death. Unless the insult is massive and rapidly lethal (e.g., a massive hemorrhage from a ruptured aortic aneurysm), shock tends to evolve through three general (albeit somewhat artificial) phases. A brief discussion here can help to integrate the sequential pathophysiologic and clinical events in the progression of shock. These have been documented most clearly in hypovolemic shock but are common to other forms as well: An initial nonprogressive phase during which reflex compensatory mechanisms are activated and perfusion of vital organs is maintained A progressive stage characterized by tissue hypoperfusion and onset of worsening circulatory and metabolic imbalances, including acidosis An irreversible stage that sets in after the body has incurred cellular and tissue injury so severe that even if the hemodynamic defects are corrected, survival is not possible.
In the early nonprogressive phase of shock, a variety of neurohumoral mechanisms help maintain cardiac output and blood pressure. These include baroreceptor reflexes, release of catecholamines, activation of the renin-angiotensin axis, antidiuretic hormone release, and generalized sympathetic stimulation. The net effect is tachycardia, peripheral vasoconstriction, and renal conservation of fluid. Cutaneous vasoconstriction, for example, is responsible for the characteristic coolness and pallor of skin in well-developed shock (although septic shock may initially cause cutaneous vasodilation and thus present with warm, flushed skin). Coronary and cerebral vessels are less sensitive to this compensatory sympathetic response and thus maintain relatively normal caliber, blood flow, and oxygen delivery to their respective vital organs.
If the underlying causes are not corrected, shock passes imperceptibly to the progressive phase, during which there is widespread tissue hypoxia. In the setting of persistent oxygen deficit, intracellular aerobic respiration is replaced by anaerobic glycolysis with excessive production of lactic acid. The resultant metabolic lactic acidosis lowers the tissue pH and blunts the vasomotor response; arterioles dilate, and blood begins to pool in the microcirculation. Peripheral pooling not only worsens the cardiac output, but also puts endothelial cells at risk for developing anoxic injury with subsequent DIC. With widespread tissue hypoxia, vital organs are affected and begin to fail; clinically the patient may become confused, and the urine output declines.
Unless there is intervention, the process eventually enters an irreversible stage. Widespread cell injury is reflected in lysosomal enzyme leakage, further aggravating the shock state. Myocardial contractile function worsens in part because of nitric oxide synthesis. If ischemic bowel allows intestinal flora to enter the circulation, endotoxic shock may be superimposed. At this point, the patient has complete renal shutdown owing to acute tubular necrosis ( Chapter 20 ), and despite heroic measures, the downward clinical spiral almost inevitably culminates in death.
Laminar necrosis.
Hypoxic ischemic changes of neurons.
Discussion: This picture shows features of hypoxic/ischemic changes of neurons. The neurons have smudged and pyknotic nuclei, collapsed and flame-shaped eosinophilic cytoplasm with accentuated (artificial) pericellular space. This type of neuronal death characteristically seen in adults and older infants or children. In contrast, apoptotic cell death caused by hypoxic/ischemic injury is seen most commonly in premature infants and, less commonly, term neonates.
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Red Neuron: Note the spaces in the cerebral cortex tissue representing cerebral edema. The neurons are the cells with the eosinophilic staining cytoplasm and pyknotic nuclei (see arrow). The pathologic process causing the changes in the neurons is calledapoptosis. Recall that apoptosis refers to activation of programmed cell death with individual cell necrosis. The cytoplasm of apoptotic cells becomes intensely eosinophilic and the nucleus condensed. Neurons, which are permanent types of cells that can no longer divide, are extremely sensitive to injury in tissue hypoxia. When they die, they undergo apoptosis and produce these “red neurons”.
Neuronal death due to hypoxic/ischemic damage.
Discussion: At the center of the photograph is an apoptotic cell that is characterized by multiple, dark, densely packed dense nuclear bodies that is rimmed by a small amount of eosinophilic cytoplasm. Hypoxic/ischemic changes in fetal immature neurons are characterized by apoptotic cell death as illustrated here. The other cells lack the characteristic features of Alzheimer type II astrocytes, namely enlarged, pale nucleus with an irregular contour, cloud like clear or “watery” nucleoplasm, and one or more small nucleoli. There is no large inclusion body to suggestive cytomegalovirus infection. The dense nuclear bodies are too big to suggest toxoplasmosis. There is no features of HIV infection such as microglial nodule associated with multinucleated giant cells being shown here
Fig. 1. Hyperemia of capillaries of pulmonary alveoli and mononuclear infiltration were shown. Fibrin and red blood cells could be found inside the alveolar spaces. (HE staining, original magnification¡Á200).Fig. 2. Thickened basement membranes of capillaries and widened walls of pulmonary alveoli with fibrinous deposition were detected. (HE staining, original magnification¡Á200).Fig. 3. Hyaline-membrane formation was observed. (HE staining, original magnification¡Á200).Fig. 4. Epithelium desquamation of bronchioles mucosa could be detected, together with neutrophils and some fibrous thrombosis in the accompanied vessels. (HE staining, original magnification¡Á200).
Acute Tubular Necrosis
Ischemic injury to the donor organ during harvesting and subsequent transplantation into the patient, is a common cause of oliguria/anuria in the immediate post-transplant period. The clinical course is usually self-limited, and recovery ensues within a few weeks. Biopsies of the allograft during the ischemic phase show coarse irregular cytoplasmic vacuoles in the renal tubular epithelium and focal coagulative necrosis. During the resolution phase of the injury, the tubules may only show non-specific dilatation, cast formation, and regeneration. The peri-tubular capillaries sometimes show extra-medullary hematopoiesis. In the glomeruli, severe ischemic injury may result in capillary thrombi and neutrophilic infiltration
Acute Tubular Necrosis
Ischemic injury to the donor organ during harvesting and subsequent transplantation into the patient, is a common cause of oliguria/anuria in the immediate post-transplant period. The clinical course is usually self-limited, and recovery ensues within a few weeks. Biopsies of the allograft during the ischemic phase show coarse irregular cytoplasmic vacuoles in the renal tubular epithelium and focal coagulative necrosis. During the resolution phase of the injury, the tubules may only show non-specific dilatation, cast formation, and regeneration. The peri-tubular capillaries sometimes show extra-medullary hematopoiesis. In the glomeruli, severe ischemic injury may result in capillary thrombi and neutrophilic infiltration
Acute Tubular Necrosis
Ischemic injury to the donor organ during harvesting and subsequent transplantation into the patient, is a common cause of oliguria/anuria in the immediate post-transplant period. The clinical course is usually self-limited, and recovery ensues within a few weeks. Biopsies of the allograft during the ischemic phase show coarse irregular cytoplasmic vacuoles in the renal tubular epithelium and focal coagulative necrosis. During the resolution phase of the injury, the tubules may only show non-specific dilatation, cast formation, and regeneration. The peri-tubular capillaries sometimes show extra-medullary hematopoiesis. In the glomeruli, severe ischemic injury may result in capillary thrombi and neutrophilic infiltration
Acute Tubular Necrosis
Ischemic injury to the donor organ during harvesting and subsequent transplantation into the patient, is a common cause of oliguria/anuria in the immediate post-transplant period. The clinical course is usually self-limited, and recovery ensues within a few weeks. Biopsies of the allograft during the ischemic phase show coarse irregular cytoplasmic vacuoles in the renal tubular epithelium and focal coagulative necrosis. During the resolution phase of the injury, the tubules may only show non-specific dilatation, cast formation, and regeneration. The peri-tubular capillaries sometimes show extra-medullary hematopoiesis. In the glomeruli, severe ischemic injury may result in capillary thrombi and neutrophilic infiltration