Sepsis
Common ConditionLife-threatening condition when the body's response to infection causes widespread inflammation and organ damage. Medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.
Symptoms
High fever or low temperature
Rapid heart rate
Rapid breathing
Confusion or disorientation
Extreme pain
Clammy or sweaty skin
Low blood pressure
Decreased urine output
Mottled skin
Shivering
Causes
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Bacterial infections2
Viral infections3
Fungal infections4
Pneumonia5
Abdominal infections6
Kidney infections7
Bloodstream infections8
Skin infections9
Post-surgical infections10
Weakened immune systemTreatments
Immediate antibiotics
IV fluids
Oxygen therapy
Vasopressors for blood pressure
ICU care
Source control (draining abscesses)
Organ support (dialysis, ventilation)
Blood products if needed
Corticosteroids in some cases
Early goal-directed therapy
When to See a Doctor
SEEK EMERGENCY CARE IMMEDIATELY for signs of sepsis: fever with confusion, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, or feeling extremely unwell with infection. Sepsis is a medical emergency.
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Sepsis: A Medical Emergency
Sepsis kills millions worldwide every year. It occurs when an infection triggers a life-threatening chain reaction. Early recognition and treatment dramatically improve survival.
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