Chapter 22 Multiple Organ Dysfunction

Learning objectives <p>After reading this chapter, you should be able to:</p> <p> </p> <p>* define the common terminology related to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome</p> <p> </p> <p>* describe the related pathophysiology of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome</p> <p> </p> <p>* identify the clinical manifestations of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome</p> <p> </p> <p>* identify patients at risk of developing multiple organ dysfunction, including predictors of mortality</p> <p> </p> <p>* initiate appropriate monitoring, care planning and evaluation strategies for the patient with multiple organ dysfunction in relation to the current evidence base</p> <p> </p> <p>* discuss treatment strategies that promote homeostasis in the patient with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.</p>