Sepsis

Sepsis

How to test if you have sepsis

Blood test

-Evidence of infection

-Clotting problems

-Abnormal liver or kidney function

-Impaired oxygen availability

-Electrolyte imbalances

if the blood test doesnt work then you can get certain areas tested like...

How do you acquire Sepsis?

All types of infections can lead to sepsis but the most common ones are

-Pneumonia

-Abdominal infection

-Kidney infection

-Bloodstream infection (bacteremia)

sepsis affects the very elderly or the young, and patients just out of surgery

Urine- checked for signs of bacteria.

Wound secretions-testing a sample of the wound's secretions can help show what type of antibiotic might work best

Respiratory secretions- If you are coughing up mucus, it may be tested to determine what type of germ is causing the infection.

What is Sepsis?

How do you treat Sepsis?

-the presence of pathogenic organisms or their toxins in the blood and tissues

-toxic response to an infection

-Antibiotics are given even before the infectious agent is identified

What part of your blood is infected?

White blood cells

-Vasopressor medication are given next, which help constrict blood vessels and increase blood pressure

blood flow to vital organs, such as your brain, heart and kidneys, becomes impaired. Sepsis can also cause blood clots to form in your organs and in your arms, legs, fingers and toes — leading to varying degrees of organ failure and tissue death (gangrene)

-drugs that modify the immune system

-therapy may be needed including large amounts of oxygen and intravenous fluids

Chills

Confusion or delirium

Fever or low body temperature (hypothermia)

Light-headedness due to low blood pressure

Rapid heartbeat

Shaking

Skin rash

Warm skin

-surgery may be an necessary to remove sources of infection