“See it. Stop it. Survive it.” September is Sepsis Awareness Month: A poll from 2018 showed that only 65% of adults had heard about sepsis. According to the Global Sepsis Alliance, it is more common than heart attacks and claims more lives than any cancer.
Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and potentially life-threatening
response to an infection. It can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death.
There is no single sign or symptom of sepsis. Because sepsis stems from infection, symptoms can include common infection signs such as diarrhea, vomiting, and sore throat. Additionally, symptoms can include any of the following:
• Shivering, fever, feeling very cold
• Extreme pain or feeling worse than ever
• Pale or discolored skin
• Sleepiness, difficulty waking up, confusion
• I feel like I might die
• Shortness of breath
If you have an infection along with any of these symptoms, you should seek
medical treatment immediately. For more information, contact Daviess Community Hospital at (812) 254-2760 or click here!
