septiske

Septiske is a Norwegian adjective used to describe conditions, infections, or processes related to sepsis. In medical Norwegian, words like septisk or septiske denote something caused by or prone to sepsis, or pertaining to septic conditions. The root is sepsis, from Greek sēpsis meaning putrefaction; in English the corresponding term is septic or sepsis-related.

Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Sepsis and septic shock are terms used in healthcare to classify severity; septic shock involves persistent hypotension requiring vasopressors and elevated lactate despite adequate fluid resuscitation. The concept of septic conditions underpins the use of the term septiske in describing related clinical phenomena.

Causes include bacterial infections mostly, but also fungal or viral; common sources are the lungs, abdomen, urinary tract, and bloodstream. Septiske can be used to describe infections or inflammatory processes linked to these septic origins.

Diagnosis relies on recognizing signs of infection plus organ dysfunction, supported by laboratory and imaging studies. Biomarkers such as elevated lactate are used alongside white blood cell counts, cultures, and imaging. Sepsis-3 defines sepsis by organ dysfunction using the SOFA score, with quick bedside assessment provided by qSOFA.

Treatment emphasizes rapid intervention: early broad-spectrum antibiotics within the first hour of suspicion, prompt source control, and adequate fluid resuscitation. Vasopressors may be required for persistent shock, along with organ support as needed. Prevention focuses on vaccination, infection control, good hygiene, and antimicrobial stewardship to reduce incidence and resistance.