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What is Sepsis?

Sepsis is the body's overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Learn more about the symptoms of sepsis, which kills 258,000 Americans each year.

It's About Time

Temperature — Higher or lower than normal

Infection — May have signs and symptoms of an infection

Mental decline — Confused, sleepy, difficult to rouse

Extremely ill — “I feel like I might die,” severe pain or discomfort

What to Do

Every minute counts. Administration of antibiotics and fluids saves lives.

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Upcoming Events

  • Webinar: Sepsis Case Studies

    Nov 27, 2018

    Sepsis: Across the Continuum of Care

    Sepsis Case Studies

     

    This webinar will delve into several case studies with a focus on adult and maternal sepsis. Each case will be presented, including a review of the patient’s progression, and followed by a discussion on best practices and potential opportunities to improve care. The patient perspective and experiences will also be shared. This will be an interactive session with polling questions and a live chat feature.

    Speakers:
    Sharon Hansen, RN, MN, CCRN
    Lecturer at the University of Washington, School of Nursing, Tacoma
    2018 Sepsis Hero

    Lori Olvera, DNP, RNC-OB, EFM-C
    Co-Author of Early Recognition and Management of Maternal Sepsis,
    published in Nursing for Women’s Health

    Register here!

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