CASE DISCUSSION
Evaluating Cardiac Function in Sepsis and Septic Shock
Presented from India by Dr. Nikhilesh JainViews
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Case Description
Cardiac dysfunction is common in sepsis and septic shock, requiring careful evaluation for optimal management. Echocardiography is the cornerstone for assessing myocardial function, including ejection fraction and cardiac output. It detects ventricular dilation, reduced contractility, or other...
Case Summary
- The speaker discusses the use of echocardiography (Echo) in managing septic shock, emphasizing its value in hemodynamic assessment and support. While Echo is beneficial for measuring cardiac output, stroke volume, and ventricular function, definitive studies proving its impact on mortality benefits in sepsis are lacking. Its advantages include being non-invasive, rapid availability, high diagnostic yield, and monitoring abilities, allowing for flexible use and handling of specific cardiac issues related to sepsis.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Nikhilesh Jain
Alumni - Royal College of PhysiciansDirector and Consultant Dept of Critical Care at CHL Hospitals, Indore
Dr. Nikhilesh Jain is a distinguished Physician Intensivist with over 20 years of experience in critical care medicine. He currently serves as Director and Operational Head of the Department of Critical Care Services at CARE CHL Hospitals, Indore. He completed his MBBS from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, followed by DNB (Medicine) from Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, and MRCP (Ireland). He also holds IDCCM, FCCCM, and FIECMO qualifications. His special interests include Hemodynamic Monitoring, ECMO, Infectious Diseases and Sepsis, Critical Care Ultrasound, and Multi-Organ Transplants. He has over 65 national and international publications, book chapters, and serves as a journal reviewer for Cureus and Neurocritical Care Society. He is a DNB teacher in Critical Care, has served as Past Secretary and President of ISCCM (Indore Chapter), and is a member of prestigious societies including SCCM (USA), ESICM, ISCCM, NCS, and ATS. He is also involved with ROTTO and SOTTO, India\'s premier organ transplant organizations.
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