As a medical professional with expertise in critical care, I can provide you with an informed answer regarding the relationship between acidosis and sepsis.

Acidosis is a condition where the body's blood becomes more acidic than normal. It is not a direct symptom of sepsis, but it can be a complication or a consequence of sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. During sepsis, the body's metabolic processes can be disrupted, leading to the production of excess acids, which can result in metabolic acidosis.

In severe cases of sepsis, a type of acidosis known as lactic acidosis may develop. This occurs when there is not enough oxygen reaching the tissues, causing cells to produce lactic acid as a byproduct of anaerobic respiration. Lactic acidosis is a serious condition and is considered a marker of poor prognosis in sepsis.

It is important to note that while acidosis can be associated with sepsis, it is not specific to it and can be caused by a variety of other medical conditions. Therefore, the presence of acidosis in a patient does not necessarily indicate sepsis, but it should be taken seriously and investigated further.

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Signs of established sepsis include confusion, metabolic acidosis (which may be accompanied by faster breathing and lead to a respiratory alkalosis), low blood pressure due to decreased systemic vascular resistance, higher cardiac output, and dysfunctions of blood coagulation (where clotting may lead to organ failure).read more >>