List the pathophysiology concepts related to the onset of sepsis in sequential order
A) Macrophage-producing cytokines are released.
B) Endotoxin released by microorganisms sets off an out-of-control inflammatory process.
C) Neutrophils arrive and multiply, occluding capillaries.
D) Vasodilation with increased capillary permeability and fluid leak.
Answer: B, A, D, C
The pathophysiology of sepsis occurs as follows: Endotoxin released by microorganisms sets off an out-of-control inflammatory process; macrophage-producing cytokines are released; vasodilation with increased capillary permeability and fluid leak; neutrophils arrive and multiply, occluding capillaries.
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