Topic: Management of Septic Shock

Heart–lung interactions and assessment of fluid responsiveness (Part 1)

Speaker(s): Dr Mohamed Askalany & Dr Mohamned Megri

Learning Objectives: 

• Recognize septic shock early and initiate timely evidence-based resuscitation, including appropriate fluid therapy, vasopressor use, and early antibiotics.
• Apply hemodynamic monitoring and organ-support strategies to optimize perfusion and improve outcomes in patients with septic shock. 
•  Describe the physiological principles of heart–lung interactions during spontaneous and positive-pressure ventilation and their effects on preload, afterload, and cardiac output.
• Explain how mechanical ventilation variables (tidal volume, PEEP, intrathoracic pressure) influence cardiovascular function and venous return.

Disclosure Statement: The faculty have indicated that they have no relationships which, in the context of their presentation, could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest.