What is Sepsis?
The body's extreme response to an infection is known as this life-threatening condition.
Sepsis?
Name one of the symptoms that might indicate organ failure in sepsis.
Other than Age, weakened immune system, and chronic illness what is the other main cause of sepsis.
Bacterial, Viral, Fungal Infections
This medical emergency procedure involves replacing or assisting the function of one or more vital organs in the body.
Organ transplant
Sepsis can lead to a dangerous drop in this vital sign.
Blood pressure
This term refers to the severe drop in blood pressure that can occur in sepsis.
Septic Shock
Patients in hospitals are at a higher risk of developing sepsis due to these invasive medical procedures.
Immunosuppressive therapy, transplantation, chemotherapy
Early detection and treatment of infections can help prevent the progression to sepsis. What is the term for this approach?
Sepsis Bundle, Sepsis Protocol
The most common source of sepsis is an infection in these organs.
lung, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal tract.
One of the early signs of sepsis is an abnormally high or low body temperature. What is this condition?
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
This group of people, other than infants and the elderly, are particularly vulnerable to sepsis.
People with weakened immune systems. People with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, lung disease, cancer, and kidney disease.
Antibiotics are often used to treat sepsis. What is the term for drugs that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria?
Antimicrobials