STAY WELL EVERYDAY II WORLD SEPSIS MONTH





World Sepsis Day

 




Sepsis is caused by infection and can happen to any of us, read on to know what to watch out for and educate your friends and family.



·       Defining Sepsis: Sepsis or septicemia is the body’s response to a severe infection. During sepsis, the body’s immune system releases a lot of chemicals into the bloodstream. This then triggers widespread inflammation that can lead to organ damage, clotting which reduces blood flow to the limbs and internal organs – and the blockage of nutrients and oxygen from arriving through normal means.


 







·       The Warning Signs: Symptoms can range from fever and chill, a very low body temperature, accelerated heartbeat (over 90 beats per minute in adults), urinating less frequently than normal, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, feeling fatigued or experiencing weakness, blotchy or discolored skin, rapid breathing (over 20 breaths a minute), sweating, disorientation or confusion, and in very severe cases, acute pain.


 


 


·       Types: There are three stages or types; sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock. In all its forms, sepsis poses a high risk of multi-organ failure, dead tissue (gangrene), becoming more vulnerable to infections over time and death.

 

 






·       Risk Factors: People with weakened immune systems such as cancer patients and those who take certain medications such as steroids are more prone to sepsis. In addition, pregnant women, children, the elderly, those who have had recent surgeries, patients using catheters or breathing tubes, diabetic patients, and those suffering from appendicitis, pneumonia, meningitis, organ cirrhosis, or a urinary tract infection are all more susceptible to sepsis.


 

·       Prevention: Most people should not worry about contracting sepsis. However, if you belong to any of the higher-risk groups, follow these tips to minimize the risk of infection:

o   Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time.

o   Keep up with recommended vaccines for things like flu and chickenpox.

o   Keep control of any chronic health conditions.

o   If you have an injury, such as cut skin, then you must quickly disinfect the wound with medical antiseptics, alcohol, or saline water. Keep it clean and covered as it heals and watch for signs of infection.

o   Treat infections rapidly.



 








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Comments

  1. RAKETIRONG PINOY15 September 2020 at 15:23

    Sana OK. #SMOSO

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  2. aryeetz30 September 2020 at 16:05

    dili ko familiar ani but to avoid this better to do the proper procedure.mahirap na.bawal magkasakit mahal pa.ospital

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