How To Diagnose And Treat Sepsis

Typically, a patient's body should release chemicals to fight an infection. However, sometimes this release is imbalanced. This can mean changes that cause organ damage. In fact, sepsis appears to be the result of an abnormal response to an infection. It is likely going to be life-threatening. The organ damage from this condition can progress quite far. If it becomes septic shock, patients may die due to dangerously low blood pressure. It appears that seniors, young children, individuals with compromised immune systems, and pregnant women are among the most at-risk groups for sepsis.

Prompt sepsis treatment should prevent severe and irreversible effects.