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   • Sepsis ® Sepsis is a severe illness characterized by a systemic, whole-body response to infection and is a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Sepsis is most common in older individuals and infants, and can be difficult to diagnose due to its variable presentation.

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   How is sepsis characterized at the cellular level?

   • At the cellular level, sepsis is characterized by changes in the function of endothelial tissue (the endothelium forms the inner surface of blood vessels ), in the coagulation ( blood clotting) process, and in blood flow.

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   Is sepsis a life threatening condition?

   • Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that happens when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection, causing organ dysfunction (4). The body’s reaction causes damage to its own tissues and organs and it can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and sometimes death, especially if not recognized early and treated promptly.

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     • Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that happens when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection, causing organ dysfunction (4). The body’s reaction causes damage to its own tissues and organs and it can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and sometimes death, especially if not recognized early and treated promptly.
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   May 3, 2024 · Sepsis is a serious condition that happens when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection. It can cause damage to its own tissues and organs, and lead to septic shock, multiple organ failure and death. Learn about the common causes, signs and symptoms, prevention and treatment of sepsis from WHO.

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   May 11, 2024 · Sepsis, systemic inflammatory condition that occurs as a complication of infection and in severe cases may be associated with acute and life-threatening organ dysfunction. Sepsis is a common cause of illness and mortality in hospitals. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of sepsis.

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   May 10, 2024 · Sepsis is a systemic response to infection. It is manifested by two or more of the SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) criteria as a consequence of documented or presumed infection. Septic shock is associated with sepsis. It is characterized by symptoms of sepsis plus hypotension and hypoperfusion despite adequate fluid volume ...

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   3 days ago · The Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (“Sepsis-3”) redefined sepsis as “life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection.” 1

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   May 6, 2024 · Overview. Risks. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Prevention. What is sepsis? Sepsis is a condition that develops when your immune system reacts too strongly to an infection. Your immune system normally fights the germs causing an infection.

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   5 days ago · Sepsis is a severe illness characterized by a systemic, whole-body response to infection and is a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Sepsis is most common in older individuals and infants, and can be difficult to diagnose due to its variable presentation.

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   May 2, 2024 · Guidelines: Management of sepsis and septic shock 2021. The 2021 Surviving Sepsis Campaign international guidelines are being published on 4 October 2021 in Intensive Care Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.