Can Septic Shock Cause Cardiac Arrest?

Can septic shock halt your heart? Complications of septic shock can include: inability of the lungs to take in enough oxygen (respiratory failure) the heart not being able to pump enough blood around the body (heart failure) What is the most common cause of death in septic shock? Death from progressive, refractory respiratory failure/hypoxemia despite…

Complications of septic shock can include: inability of the lungs to take in enough oxygen (respiratory failure) the heart not being able to pump enough blood around the body (heart failure). What is the most common cause of death in septic shock? Death from progressive, refractory respiratory failure/hypoxemia despite aggressive ICU care. Most patients will…