The European Society of Intensive Care organized a consensus meeting in 1994 to create the<unk> -Related Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA)" score to describe and quantitate the degree of organ dysfunction in six organ systems. Using similar physiologic variables the Multiple Organ Dysfunction Score was developed. Four clinical phases have been suggested: * Stage 1: the patient has increased volume requirements and mild respiratory alkalosis which is accompanied by oliguria, hyperglycemia and increased insulin requirements. * Stage 2: the patient is tachypneic, hypocapnic and hypoxemic; develops moderate liver dysfunction and possible hematologic abnormalities. * Stage 3: the patient develops shock with azotemia and acid-base disturbances; has significant coagulation abnormalities. * Stage 4: the patient is vasopressor dependent and oliguric or anuric; subsequently develops ischemic colitis and lactic acidosis. Definition Multiple dysfunction syndrome is the presence of altered organ function in acutely ill patients such that homeostasis cannot be maintained without intervention. It usually involves two or more organ systems. It calls for an immediate intervention.
complications of Sepsis
complications of Typhus
complications of Fever
medical cause of Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
medical cause of Cardiogenic shock
complications of Peritonitis
complications of Coma
complications of Lemierre's syndrome