Clinical characteristic of septicemia and septic shock in elderly patients with liver disease
- VernacularTitle:老年肝病患者52例并发败血症及感染性休克的临床分析
- Author:
Xiaofeng WANG
;
Yongqian CHENG
;
Feng GAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
septicemia;
septic shock;
older adults;
liver disease
- From:
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army
2001;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the clinical characteristics of septicemia and septic shock in elderly patients with liver disease. Methods Fifty-two patients over 60 years old with liver disease and positive blood culture, admitted form 1999 to 2003, were enrolled for analysis. Results Septic shock was found in 8 patients (15.4%). The course of sepsis was complicated by progressive deterioration of hepatic and renal functions. 18 patients (34.6%) died or left the hospital in a critical condition. 52 strains of pathogenic bacteria were isolated, among which 71.2% were G +germ, 26.9% G -germ and 1.9% fungi. Conclusion Septicemia and septic shock can exacerbate liver disease. Early diagnosis and treatment should be emphasized to lower the mortality.
