Septic shock in adults: guidelines of the All-Russian public organization “Federation of Anesthesiologists and Reanimatologists”

Abstract

The paper represents the clinical guidelines for septic shock in adults, approved by the All-Russian public organization “Federation of anesthesiologists and reanimatologists” in 2023. Septic shock is a widespread condition with a high mortality rate. The recommendations cover the issues of etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs and symptoms, methods of laboratory and instrumental diagnosis of septic shock. The clinical guidelines present initial therapy for septic shock, including approaches to vasopressor and inotropic therapy, recommendations for choosing antibacterial drugs, fluid and adjuvant therapy. The issues of surgical treatment of the infection are discussed. The article contains the criteria for the quality of medical care for the adult patients with septic shock and algorithms for the decision making in the diagnosis and intensive care of patients with septic shock.