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Whether the patient survives depends mainly on how quickly he or she goes to the hospital. Every hour counts, because as a result of infection, bacteria and the toxins produced by them quickly enter the blood, causing damage to various organs. Today is World Sepsis Day. What should you know about her?
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1/ 5 What is sepsis?
Sepsis, also known as sepsis, is one of the deadliest diseases in the world today. Every year, it is diagnosed in approximately 27 million people, of which 8 million are killed. Sepsis is a specific inflammatory reaction of the body that occurs in response to an infection. Its goal should normally be to protect the body, but in the case of sepsis, a very strong, chaotic reaction can lead to severe damage to internal organs and result in death.
2/ 5 The causes of sepsis
The most common cause of sepsis is pyogenic bacteria (including staphylococcus). Infection is usually transmitted by droplets, but there are also cases of infection through a vector introduced into the body, such as a catheter. This is especially dangerous because chronically ill people are most susceptible to the development of sepsis. The group of particularly at-risk groups also includes infants, small children, patients undergoing antibiotic treatment and people who do not comply with the rules of hygiene. Sometimes the cause of the disease may be microorganisms that inhabit, for example, our intestinal flora.
3/ 5 Symptoms of sepsis
Almost always, the onset of sepsis is chills with an accompanying high fever. Other consequences are often a drop in blood pressure, as well as increased heart rate and unconsciousness. The affected person’s skin may turn pale and covered with all sorts of rashes and bruises. Detecting the first symptoms and providing help as soon as possible can be decisive and significantly improve your chances of survival.
4/ 5 Course of sepsis
Sepsis can develop at a different rate depending on many factors. The first symptoms soon may include disturbance of consciousness, delirium, symptoms of meninges infection, damage to the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. The patient may therefore suffer from vomiting, diarrhea or anuria. If the disease becomes severe and symptoms worsen, sepsis can be fatal within hours. If such a condition is detected, you should immediately proceed to hospital treatment. Its success and further prognosis depend on the speed of implementation of the treatment.
5/ 5 Complications of sepsis
Regardless of the method of treatment, sepsis is characterized by high mortality. Moreover, despite the apparent end of the disease, numerous neurological complications often occur. Therefore, the patient may experience epileptic seizures, psychophysical development disorders and hearing loss. In extreme cases, there may be necrotic changes leading to amputation.