Sepsis happens when the body’s response to an infection spirals out of control and starts damaging its own organs. It can begin with something as “simple” as pneumonia, a urinary tract infection, or even a small cut. 🛑 Why it matters: • Every 20 seconds, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with sepsis. • It’s one of the leading causes of death in hospitals worldwide. • Early recognition and treatment save lives. ⚠️ Know the warning signs (SEPSIS): • Slurred speech / confusion • Extreme shivering,

🦠Sepsis can be quite a difficult topic to understand with many contributing factors of the disease process. Here is a quick breakdown of only a portion of what happens in the body during sepsis. ⁣ ⁣ 👀Keep reading for more information, and please comment any other helpful information or questions you have, this is a 100% open community.⁣ ⁣ 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀:⁣ ⁣ 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: It all starts with an infection caused by bacteria

Replying to @饾挳饾搸饾搩 馃枻 for those asking what causes sepsis basically any infection can do it; a virus , bacteria, parasite or fungus. A cut in your skin. Urinary tract infection, lung infection etc. can all lead to sepsis so please monitor symptoms and fever like i discussed in this video #sepsis #sepsissurvivor #doctorreacts #medical #physician #medicine #hospital | Inside Anesthesia