Some people need surgery to remove tissue damaged by the infection. The information on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Contact a health care provider if you have questions about your health. Learn More Specifics. See, Play and Learn No links available. Resources Find an Expert. What is sepsis? What causes sepsis? Who is at risk for sepsis? Anyone with an infection could get sepsis. But certain people are at higher risk: Adults 65 or older People with chronic conditions, such as diabetes , lung disease , cancer , and kidney disease People with weakened immune systems Pregnant women Children younger than one What are the symptoms of sepsis?
Sepsis can cause one or more of these symptoms: Rapid breathing and heart rate Shortness of breath Confusion or disorientation Extreme pain or discomfort Fever , shivering, or feeling very cold Clammy or sweaty skin It's important to get medical care right away if you think you might have sepsis or if your infection is not getting better or is getting worse.
What other problems can sepsis cause? How is sepsis diagnosed? Your health care provider may use many tools to make a diagnosis A medical history, which includes asking about your symptoms A physical exam, including checking vital signs your temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing Lab tests that check for signs of infection or organ damage Imaging tests such as an x-ray or a CT scan to find the location of the infection Many of the signs and symptoms of sepsis can also be caused by other medical conditions.
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Careers Newsroom Media kit Contact. All rights reserved. Get Involved. Describe the indications for and limitations of central venous access and its value for hemodynamic monitoring and administration of vasoactive agents. Explain goals for hospital discharge, including specific measures of clinical stability for safe care transition. Utilize all available information, including medical records and history provided by patient and care givers, to identify factors that contribute to the development of sepsis.
Recognize the value and limitations of the history and physical examination in determining the cause of sepsis. Order indicated diagnostic testing to identify the source of sepsis and determine severity of organ dysfunction. Rapidly identify patients with septic shock and aggressively treat in parallel with transfer to a critical care setting. Assess cardiopulmonary stability and implement aggressive fluid resuscitation, airway maintenance and circulatory support. Assess the need for central venous access and monitoring; when needed, coordinate or establish central venous access.
Adopt measures to prevent complications, which may include aspiration precautions, stress ulcer and VTE prophylaxis, and decubitus ulcer prevention.
Communicate with patients and families to explain the history and prognosis of sepsis and indicators of functional improvement or decline. Communicate with patients and families to explain goals of care plan, including clinical stability criteria, discharge instructions and management after release from hospital.
Communicate with patients and families to explain tests and procedures and their indications, and to obtain informed consent. Employ an early and multidisciplinary approach, which may include respiratory therapy, nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, rehabilitation and social services, that begins at admission and continues through all care transitions.
Address resuscitation status early during hospital stay, and discuss and implement end of life decisions by patient or family when indicated or desired. Lead, coordinate or participate in multidisciplinary initiatives to promote patient safety and optimize resource utilization.
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