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  2. Sepsis - Overview

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    Also known as: blood poisoning
    An infection of the blood stream resulting in a cluster of symptoms such as drop in a blood pressure, increase in heart rate and fever.
    Condition Highlight
    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
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    Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
    How common is condition?
    Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several days or weeks
    Is condition preventable by vaccine?
    May be preventable by vaccine
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    Common for ages 60 and older
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    More common in males
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    Causes

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    • The cause of sepsis is bacterial, viral or fungal infection.
    • The risk factors include:
    • Weak immune system
    • Having diabetes or cirrhosis
    • Wounds or injuries such as burns

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    Symptoms

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    Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

    Common symptoms include:

    • Generalized body swelling
    • Faster heart rate
    • Reduced urine output
    • Fever and chills
    • Decrease in platelet count
    • Difficulty in breathing
    • Mental confusion
    • Hyperventilation

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    Treatment

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    A number of medications are used to treat sepsis. The patient needs to be hospitalized. Mechanical ventilation may be required.

    Medication

    Antibiotics: These are administered intravenously; within the first 6 hours or earlier to the infection. Initially, the treatment starts with broad-spectrum antibiotic to treat a variety of bacteria.

    Ceftriaxone . Cefotaxime

    Vasopressors: If blood pressure remains too low after receiving intravenous fluids, they may be treated with vasopressors that constrict blood vessels and help increase the blood pressure.

    Norepinephrine

    Steroids: To reduce inflammation.

    Betamethasone

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosing sepsis can be difficult because its signs and symptoms can be caused by other disorders. Physicians often use a pattern of tests to try to pinpoint the underlying infection.

    Common tests & procedures

    Blood test: Blood samples are tested for infections, clotting, oxygen availability, electrolyte imbalances and liver or kidney function

    Urine Test: Done to check for urinary tract infection.

    Wound culture test: To find out the suitable antibiotics that work best.

    Sputum culture test: To determine the type of germ causing the infection.

    X-ray: To check for infection in the lungs.

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): To identify soft tissue infections.

    CT scan: CT scan of abdomen to check for infection in appendix, pancreas, or bowel area.

    Ultrasound: To check for infection in the gallbladder or ovaries.

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  2. Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sepsis

    Sepsis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

     
  3. Cleveland Clinic
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12361

    Sepsis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland …

  5. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepsis

    Sepsis - Wikipedia

    WEBSepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. [4] [7] This initial stage of sepsis is followed by suppression of the immune …

  6. Healthline
    https://www.healthline.com/health/sepsis

    Sepsis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Risks, and More

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  8. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/sepsis...

    Sepsis Symptoms and Treatment - WebMD

  9. CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/about

    About Sepsis | Sepsis | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …

  10. WHO
    https://www.who.int/.../fact-sheets/detai…

    Sepsis - World Health Organization (WHO)

    WEBMay 3, 2024 · Common signs of sepsis include fever, fast heart rate, rapid breathing, confusion and body pain. It can lead to septic shock, multiple organ failure and death. Sepsis is usually caused by bacterial …

  11. CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis

    Sepsis | Sepsis | CDC - Centers for Disease Control …

    WEBHospital Sepsis Program Core Elements. Monitor and optimize hospital management and outcomes of sepsis. Sepsis is a medical emergency. Learn the risks, spot the signs and symptoms, and act fast. Sepsis …

  12. Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/...

    Sepsis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

  13. MedlinePlus
    https://medlineplus.gov/sepsis.html

    Sepsis: MedlinePlus

  14. CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/hcp/clinical-care

    Caring for Patients with Sepsis | Sepsis | CDC

  15. Cleveland Clinic
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23255-

    Septic Shock: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

  16. Johns Hopkins Medicine
    https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/.../sepsis

    Sepsis | Johns Hopkins Medicine

  17. BMJ Best Practice
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    Sepsis in adults - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - BMJ Best …

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  18. Verywell Health
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/early-signs-of-sepsis-5498608

    Early Signs of Sepsis: Symptoms and When to Seek Care

  19. MDCalc
    https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1096

    SIRS, Sepsis, and Septic Shock Criteria - MDCalc

  20. NHS
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis

    Symptoms of sepsis - NHS

  21. UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/sepsis-syndromes...

    Sepsis syndromes in adults: Epidemiology, definitions ... - UpToDate

  22. Yale Medicine
    https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/sepsis

    Sepsis > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  23. WHO
    https://www.who.int/health-topics/sepsis

    Sepsis - World Health Organization (WHO)

  24. CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/prevention

    Preventing Infections That Can Lead to Sepsis | Sepsis | CDC

  25. National Center for Biotechnology Information
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537054

    Bacterial Sepsis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    WEBMay 21, 2023 · Bacterial sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to an infection injures its tissues and organs. Sepsis is caused by conditions that threaten the functional integrity of …

  26. Johns Hopkins Medicine
    https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions...

    Septicemia | Johns Hopkins Medicine