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   How are sepsis and septic shock treated?

   • Different medications are used in treating sepsis and septic shock. They include: Antibiotics. Treatment with antibiotics begins as soon as possible. Broad-spectrum antibiotics, which are effective against a variety of bacteria, are often used first.

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   Can sepsis lead to septic shock?

   • Sepsis may progress to septic shock. This is a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can damage the lungs, kidneys, liver and other organs. When the damage is severe, it can lead to death. Early treatment of sepsis improves chances for survival. Symptoms of sepsis may include: Change in mental status. Fast, shallow breathing.

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   Does sepsis recur?

   • People who’ve had sepsis understandably worry about it recurring. Evidence suggests that for a period of time during recovery some people can be more prone to getting further infections, and therefore are at increased risk of sepsis. If it does recur, it would normally be a consequence of a new infection.

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Eat a balanced diet. Exercise if you feel up to it. Learn about sepsis to understand what happened. Make a list of questions to ask a healthcare provider when you go for a check up.

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Treatment. Early, thorough treatment raises the likelihood of recovery. People who have sepsis need close monitoring and treatment in a hospital intensive care unit. This is because people with sepsis may need lifesaving measures to stabilize breathing and heart action.

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   Mar 8, 2024 · Start antibiotics as soon as possible in addition to other therapies appropriate for the patient. If a specific bacterial cause of sepsis is known, therapy should be targeted to optimize treatment, and broad-spectrum antibiotics might not be needed. Check patient progress frequently. Treatment requires urgent medical care, usually in an ...

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   RECOVERY AFTER SEPSIS & POST SEPSIS SYNDROME FROM THE PATIENT’S PERSPECTIVE… Your experience of sepsis is likely to continue to affect you physically and emotionally after you go home. It doesn’t matter how old you are, how unwell you were or how healthy or active you were prior to your illness.

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   Symptoms of sepsis

   Symptoms of sepsis may include:

   Symptoms of septic shock

   Sepsis may progress to septic shock. Septic shock is a severe drop in blood pressure. Progression to septic shock raises the risk of death. Symptoms of septic shock include:

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   Any infection could lead to sepsis. Go to a health care provider if you have symptoms of sepsis or an infection or wound that isn't getting better.

   Symptoms such as confusion or fast breathing need emergency care.

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   Any type of infection can lead to sepsis. This includes bacterial, viral or fungal infections. Those that more commonly cause sepsis include infections of:

   •Lungs, such as pneumonia.

   •Kidney, bladder and other parts of the urinary system.

   •Digestive system.

   •Bloodstream.

   •Catheter sites.

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   Some factors that increase the risk infection will lead to sepsis include:

   •People over age 65.

   •Infancy.

   •People with lower immune response, such as those being treated for cancer or people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

   •People with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, kidney disease or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

   •Admission to intensive care unit or longer hospital stays.

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   As sepsis worsens, vital organs, such as the brain, heart and kidneys, don't get as much blood as they should. Sepsis may cause atypical blood clotting. The resulting small clots or burst blood vessels may damage or destroy tissues.

   Most people recover from mild sepsis, but the mortality rate for septic shock is about 30% to 40%. Also, an episode of severe sepsis raises the risk for future infections.

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   Treatment for sepsis. Sepsis needs treatment in hospital straight away because it can get worse quickly. You should get antibiotics within 1 hour of arriving at hospital. If sepsis is not treated early, it can turn into septic shock and cause your organs to fail. This is life threatening.

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   Jan 19, 2023 · With quick diagnosis and treatment, many people with mild sepsis survive. Without treatment, most people with more serious stages of sepsis will die. Even with treatment, 30% to 40% of people with septic shock, the most severe stage of sepsis, will die.