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   What causes sepsis in health care settings?

   • Sepsis acquired in health care settings is one of the most frequent adverse events during care delivery and affect hundreds of millions of patients worldwide every year. Healthcare associated infections are caused by pathogens that are often resistant to drugs and can rapidly lead to deteriorating clinical conditions.

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   What should I do if I suspect sepsis?

   • Do seek urgent medical help if you suspect that you or someone else is unwell from sepsis by calling 999 or going to A&E. If you are worried about an infection but do not suspect sepsis, call 111 or contact your GP. What is the treatment for sepsis?

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   How is sepsis treated?

   • Early use of antimicrobials to treat bacteria, parasites, fungus or viruses is essential to improve outcomes from sepsis. Low blood pressure is treated by intravenous fluids and sometimes medicines called vasopressors, which can increase blood pressure. Antibiotic resistance can make treatment more difficult.

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   May 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 infections but may be the result of other infections such as viruses, parasites or fungi.

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   May 9, 2024 · The Urgency of a Sepsis Diagnosis. In an ideal scenario, you can identify and catch signs of an infection before it turns into sepsis. Your body often gives warning signs that something's not right. Keep an eye out for the earliest warning signs of an infection, such as: Cough.

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   1 day ago · Sepsis warning signs. Sepsis can be very difficult to spot, but if it is caught early it is easily treatable. In adults and older children, symptoms can include slurred speech or confusion ...

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   1 day ago · Sepsis is a life-threatening condition in which the body overreacts to an infection and attacks the tissues and organs of the body. According to the UK Sepsis Trust, sepsis leads to 48,000 deaths ...

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   2 days ago · A person experiencing sepsis following an infection may have one or more of the following symptoms and signs: The heart rate and pulse are not normal, such as a high heart rate or a weak pulse. The person has shortness of breath. The person has a fever, is shivering, or is feeling very cold.

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   1 day ago · Sepsis occurs when a person’s “immune system overreacts to an infection”. It begins to damage the body’s tissues and organs. Who can get sepsis? Anyone who has an infection can develop sepsis but some people are more likely to get sepsis, including:

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Be Aware. Sepsis can be hard to spot as the symptoms can be similar to other conditions such as flu or an infection. Sepsis can affect anyone, but as an adult you slightly more at risk if you: are elderly or frail. have an impaired immune system from illness or medication (including chemotherapy) have had an operation in the last six weeks.