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Septic shock cardiogenic shock patient
Hi sir my aunt has gone thyroidectomy surgery 6 week ago now she suddenly landed in septic shock with high fever and cardiogenic shock
Antibiotic injection iv linezolid Meropenem
She was unconscious for three days today she is conscious after two days again high fever
And she became unconscious again
She is in ICU care
What are the chances of she will come back to normal
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• Your aunt is critically ill with severe infection leading to septic shock → Septic Shock
• Along with this, there is heart dysfunction (cardiogenic shock) → Cardiogenic Shock
Next Steps
• ICU team will focus on:
– Identifying infection source (lungs, urine, blood, surgical site)
– Culture reports to adjust antibiotics
– Supporting organs (ventilator, BP support, etc.)
Health Tips
• Be prepared for fluctuations (improvement → worsening is common in ICU)
• Early improvement (like regaining consciousness) is a positive sign, but not final
• Emotional support for family is very important
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Have some patience as icu provide better patient care. It depends type of severity of disease ,treatment ,,etc
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Recovery is a journey of small steps rather than one big leap. Try to take it one day at a time. Every person’s body is different, and each patient responds to treatment on their own timeline.
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When she is in icu best care possible. Possibility no any prediction.
Hope for best
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What is her diagnosis, is it septic shock. She would be well monitored in I.C.U. Outcome depends on her diagnosis, severity of infection if present, her response to treatment.
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Noone says like that .you need to keep patience. Ask about it or regularly update by doctor regards this.
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Sorry to say but the question you are asking can't be answered .
There are no exact numbers to define or tell you the chances.
Praying to God that she recovers soon.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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