That part of the central nervous system contained within the spinal canal of the vertebral column, and extending from the foramen magnum to the upper lumbar region.

Include: anterior longitudinal ligament, interspinous ligament, ligament flavum, posterior longitudinal ligament, and supraspinous ligament. See individual terms for complete definitions.

Commonly called a blood stream infection. The presence of bacteria (bacteremia) or other infectious organisms or their toxins in the blood (septicemia) or in other tissue of the body.

Septic shock is a serious medical condition caused by decreased tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery as a result of infection and sepsis, though the microbe may be systemic or localized to a particular site. It can cause multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and death.

Condition that exists when bacteria enters the bloodstream and spreads through all of the bodys systems.

A condition following as a consequence to a disease.

A mass like accumulation of serum (watery fluid) in an organ or tissue.

Discharge with serum and blood.

Mixed venous Oxygen Saturation

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