Pattern of brain injury in the acute setting of human septic shock

Conclusions: Brain MRI in septic shock patients who developed acute brain dysfunction can reveal leukoencephalopathy and ischemic stroke, which is associated with DIC and increased mortality.

http://ccforum.com/content/17/5/R204

Source: Critical Care - September 18, 2013 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Andrea PolitoFrédéric EischwaldAnne-Laure Le MahoAngelo PolitoEric AzabouDjillali AnnaneFabrice ChrétienRobert StevensRobert CarlierTarek Sharshar Source Type: research