Septic shock recognition by bedside chest ultrasonography in the emergency department

[摘要] The case of a young man who presented in the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of cough, fever and haemoptysis is described. Chest ultrasonography rapidly diagnosed an acute respiratory distress syndrome picture, which was confirmed on computed tomography. This allowed prompt management of the patient. Blood cultures yielded Streptococcus pyogenes and pharyngeal exudates were positive for influenza B virus.

[学科分类] 传染病学

[关键词] Septic shock;chest ultrasonography;interstitial syndrome;pneumonia;influenza B infection;Streptococcus pyogenes pneumonia.