About Sepsis:
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September is Sepsis Awareness Month, let's spread vital information about this life-threatening condition. Sepsis is a body's extreme response to an infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. Early recognition and prompt medical intervention CAN SAVE LIVES.
Per the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Sepsis Day (WSD) information-
Sepsis Signs:
⋆ S - Slurred Speech or Confusion
⋆ E - Extreme Shivering or Muscle Pain / Fever
⋆ P - Passing No Urine All Day
⋆ S - Severe Breathlessness
⋆ I - It Feels Like You're Going to Die
⋆ S - Skin Mottled or Discolored
Facts:
⋆ 1 in 5 deaths worldwide is associated with sepsis
⋆ 47 to 50 million sepsis cases per year
⋆ At least 11 million deaths per year
⋆ #1 cause of deaths in hospitals / readmissions
Let's create an impact by familiarizing ourselves with the signs and sharing this knowledge far and wide. Together, we can help prevent sepsis, ensure timely treatment, and create a world where no one suffers unnecessarily. Please join the movement and become a source of optimism and hope.
*** Sepsis Awareness!***
