In gram negative septicemia, early findings setting
Correct Answer: Cardiac output, Total peripheral resistance
Description: Answer is B (Cardiac output, Total peripheral resistance) septic shock is characterized by normal or. increased cardiac output and decreased systemic vascular resistance. Septic Shock :Usually results from a severe decrease in systemic vascular resistance, besides various other features. Cardiac output is initially normal or even elevated. lnfact, normal or increased cardiac output and decreased systemic vascular resistance characterize septic shock (as in Gram negative septicemia here) and distinguish it from cardiogenic, extra-cardiac, obstructive and hypovolumic shock.
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