Facts
The populations that have nearly twice the risk of developing sepsis
What is black and non-white populations?
This common symptom of sepsis can be either high or low and is often accompanied by shivering.
What is body temperature (fever or hypothermia)?
A lab indicator for inadequate tissue perfusion
Wat is lactic acid?
Managing these long-term health issues can help lower your risk of developing sepsis
What are chronic conditions?
This direct infection of the blood is a serious source of sepsis, often linked to central lines or catheters
What is bacteremia?
The best way to help people with sepsis
What is early identification, education, and prevention?
What is body temperature (fever or hypothermia)?
What is heart rate?
Sepsis should be treated as a _________
What is a medical emergency
Bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic
What are the types of infections that can cause sepsis
This part of the body can become a source of sepsis when wounds or surgical sites become infected.
What is the skin?
Sepsis causes more deaths annually in the U.S. than these three major causes combined: prostate cancer, breast cancer, and this epidemic
What is opioid overdose?
This mental symptom may appear in sepsis patients and can include disorientation or difficulty concentrating.
What is confusion?
Lab collected prior to antibiotic administration
What are blood cultures?
Children under 1 year of age, elderly over the age of 65, and immunocompromised
Who is at risk for sepsis?
This type of hygiene is critical in healthcare settings to prevent sepsis
What is hand hygiene?
Amputations, PTSD, Insomnia, Decreased Cognitive Function
This symptom involves difficulty getting enough oxygen and may cause rapid breathing.
What is shortness of breath?
The type of antibiotics used to treat patients with sepsis
What are broad spectrum antibiotics
Tatoo, papercut, mosquito bite.
What are ways sepsis can develop?
An infection more frequently in women that causes confusion
What is a urinary tract infection?
Every 2 minutes a life is lost in the US
What is the frequency of sepsis-related deaths
This symptom, often described as “the worst ever,” is a key warning sign of sepsis.
What is extreme pain or discomfort?
Within one hour is the recommended timeframe for administering _________ after recognizing sepsis to improve survival chances.
What is antibiotics?
Staying current with vaccines, practicing good hygiene, and seeking medical care if you suspect you have an infection
What are the steps you can take to prevent sepsis in the community
Three types of infections that are the most common causes for Sepsis
What is pneumonia, UTI, wounds/cellulitis?