Summary
Sepsis (or Septicemia) is a life-threatening condition. In short, it is an immune response so intense that it causes widespread inflammation throughout the body, which can lead to organ failure.
Cause
What are the causes of sepsis? Sepsis is usually related to a bacterial infection. In order to fight the infection, the body releases a large amount of chemicals into the bloodstream, so that these chemicals take over the body, extending the inflammation to all tissues, and causing insufficient blood supply to vital organs, thus leading to a condition of septicaemia or sepsis.
Symptoms
Quando si è colpiti dalla sepsi, si puo avere febbre, brividi e respiro accelerato, un aumento della frequenza cardiaca, una diminuzione della pressione sanguigna. E’ possibile avere delle eruzioni cutanee o sentirsi confusi.
Treatment
Sepsis is a medical emergency, which is normally treated in hospital with antibiotics and rehydration. Supplemental oxygen may need to be administered, or even dialysis or surgery may be required. Hospital doctors will implement a care plan appropriate for the treatment of sepsis.
Overview
This is a life-threatening condition. It’s an immune response that’s so intense it causes inflammation through out your body. It can lead to organ failure.
Causes
What causes sepsis? It’s usually linked to abacterial infection. To fight the infection, your body releases a flood of chemicals into your blood. But these chemicals over whelm your body. Tissues through out your body become inflamed. Blood has trouble getting to your organs. This is sepsis.
Symptoms
If you have sepsis, you can have fever, chills andrapid breathing. Your heart rate may speed up. Your blood pressure may drop. You may have arash, and you may become confused.
Treatment
Sepsis is a medical emergency. It’s treated in a hospital with antibiotics and fluids. You may need supplemental oxygen. You may need dialysis. You may need surgery. Your doctor will create a careplan that’s right for you.
