Septic Shock

What is septic shock?

Sepsis is the result of an infection, and causes drastic changes in the body. It can be very dangerous and potentially life-threatening.

It occurs when chemicals that fight infection by triggering inflammatory reactions are released into the bloodstream.

Doctors have identified three stages of sepsis:

• Sepsis is when the infection reaches the bloodstream and causes inflammation in the body.
• Severe sepsis is when the infection is severe enough to affect the function of your organs, such as the heart, brain, and kidneys.
• Septic shock is when you experience a significant drop in blood pressure that can lead to respiratory or heart failure, stroke, failure of other organs, and death......................................................................................

• What causes septic shock?

  A bacterial, fungal, or viral infection can cause sepsis. Any of the infections may begin at home or while you are in the hospital for treatment of another condition.
  Sepsis commonly originates from:
  • abdominal or digestive system infections
  • lung infections like pneumonia
  • urinary tract infection
  • reproductive system infection

It’s About TIME: Raising Awareness of Sepsis

An interview with Dr. Steven Simpson, MD, discussing the importance of raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis, and how Sepsis Alliance is helping to reduce the number of deaths caused by sepsis in the USA.

What is sepsis and why is it so dangerous?

The definition of sepsis that was agreed upon a couple of years ago by critical care physicians is that sepsis is life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. There are several parts to this.

Early detection of sepsis saves lives

PITTSBURG — World Sepsis Awareness Day is a nationwide campaign to help prevent sepsis related deaths with early prevention.

On Thursday health care providers across the world, including Via Christi Pittsburg, will raise awareness of sepsis.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sepsis is “the body’s extreme response to an infection. Sepsis is life-threatening, and without prompt treatment, often rapidly leads to tissue damage, organ failure and death.”

Pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus (staph), Escherichia coli (E. coli) and some types of Streptococcus, are the most frequently identified as pathogens which can develop into sepsis, the CDC said.

Patients with sepsis at higher risk of stroke, heart attack after hospital discharge

Patients with sepsis are at increased risk of stroke or myocardial infarction (heart attack) in the first 4 weeks after hospital discharge, according to a large Taiwanese study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Sepsis accounts for an estimated 8 million deaths worldwide, and in Canada causes more than half of all deaths from infectious diseases.

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Beckman Coulter Sponsors 2nd World Sepsis Conference

Sponsorship aligns with company's commitment in fight against sepsis

BREA, Calif., Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Beckman Coulter, a global leader in the clinical diagnostics industry, announced today that it is a gold sponsor of the 2nd World Sepsis Congress, a free-of-charge online conference, hosted by the Global Sepsis Alliance, that will be held Sept. 5 and 6, 2018. Over the course of 17 sessions, more than 100 speakers from approximately 30 countries will discuss the wide-ranging implications of sepsis and how to raise public awareness of this often-fatal condition.

September is Sepsis Awareness Month

September is Sepsis Awareness Month

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that at least 1.5 million people annually get sepsis in the U.S. Of these 1.5 million people, 250,000 will die. As medical professionals, we’ve all taken care of patients with sepsis. We know that sepsis causes our patients to become very sick, very quickly. The CDC defines sepsis as, “…the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have —in your skin, lungs, urinary tract, or somewhere else—triggers a chain reaction throughout your body.”

Basically, sepsis can occur without notice – which is why we must take it seriously and be diligent about prevent detention and prevention.