[Urosepsis. Current therapy and diagnosis]

Urologe A. 2005 Apr;44(4):413-22; quiz 423-4. doi: 10.1007/s00120-005-0804-x.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Urosepsis is defined as sepsis caused by urinary tract infection. This occurs in 25% of all sepsis cases. Because of the increasing incidence of sepsis, this entity will be seen more frequently in medical practice and outpatient units. The immediate identification and treatment of the septic focus is crucial. Depending on severity, early reconstitution of adequate oxygen delivery has parallel priority, therefore necessitating intensive care unit treatment within the first hours. Therapy should consist of eliminating the infectious focus, antimicrobial treatment, supportive therapy, and special sepsis therapy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / administration & dosage*
  • Bacterial Infections / complications
  • Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
  • Bacterial Infections / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'
  • Prognosis
  • Sepsis / diagnosis*
  • Sepsis / etiology
  • Sepsis / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Tract Infections / complications
  • Urinary Tract Infections / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary