Sepsis Awareness

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.

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

WSD/CDC 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.

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