Septic shock is the most severe complication of sepsis, which is a reaction to an infection. A person with sepsis may go into septic shock, which can cause organ failure and other life threatening ...

A septic system isn’t much good if it’s clogged, and once it is clogged, it’ll cost a fair amount to pump it—but using a septic tank treatment every so often can help prevent this. If you don’t ...

Most homeowners have one of two options when it comes to waste disposal: a municipal sewage system or a private septic tank. Waste flushed into a sewer system is usually carried away to a distant ...

To the Editor: In the September 8 issue of the Journal Dr. Byrne, in a brief review of shock therapy, made the following statement concerning septic shock: "Since late stages of this process entail ...

A treatment that combined vitamin C, hydrocortisone and thiamine didn't help patients with septic shock, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers ...

Patients with heart failure frequently suffer from fluid overload, and for those with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) also suffering from septic shock—a condition often treated ...