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In real life, Sepsis begins as a bacterial infection at a single source, an open wound such as a fourth degree bed sore, pressure sore or decubitus ulcer. Urinary tract infections that remain untreated could also lead to. Sepsis and Septic shock causing the death of the infected individual. Which, if uncontrolled, shall spread and become a systemic attack on the body’s kidneys, liver, lungs and central nervous system.

It presents as simple sepsis, then moves to severe sepsis and, finally, to septic shock. It can run its entire course within hours. While the condition can be treated successfully, it can present grave challenges. Unless it’s stopped at its earliest stage, sepsis can claim one life in every two it invades. More than 200,000 Americans died last year of sepsis. Sepsis care in the last year amounted to $2 billion in the United States.

Complicating its diagnosis are accompanying chronic conditions that can make a patient more vulnerable to sepsis but may also distract a doctor from identifying it. Without a strong understanding of the basics of sepsis, the odds of recognizing a more-sophisticated presentation of the condition are zero.
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In real life, sepsis begins as a bacterial infection at a single source, an open wound such as a fourth degree bed sore, pressure sore or decubitus ulcer. Urinary tract infections that remain untreated could lead to Sepsis and Septic shock causing the death of the infected individual. which, if uncontrolled, spread to become a systemic attack on the body’s kidneys, liver, lungs and central nervous system.

It presents as simple sepsis, then moves to severe sepsis and, finally, to septic shock. It can run its entire course within hours. While the condition can be treated successfully, it can present grave challenges. Unless it’s stopped at its earliest stage, sepsis can claim one life in every two it invades. More than 200,000 Americans died last year of sepsis. Sepsis care in the last year amounted to $2 billion in the United States.

Complicating its diagnosis are accompanying chronic conditions that can make a patient more vulnerable to sepsis but may also distract a doctor from identifying it. Without a strong understanding of the basics of sepsis, the odds of recognizing a more-sophisticated presentation of the condition are zero.

Family members are often confused when a loved one dies and the death certificate shows sepsis as the cause of death. Actually sepsis is very common primarily among the elderly. It is in fact one of the leading causes of deaths in hospitals. Thousands and thousands of men and women die due to sepsis.

Sepsis starts as a result of an infection. Common sources of infections include open wounds, bed sores and urinary tract infections. Sources of infections such as those listed above are very common in elderly men and women in hospitals/nursing homes/rehabilitation facilities.

The crucial element for the survival of sepsis is early treatment. When the infection goes untreated it sepsis can worsen and as it does the patient’s chances of surviving are significantly reduced. Once the patient goes through septic shock the likelihood of survival drops to roughly fifty percent.

It is very important for people to be knowledgeable about the risks from infections and to talk to their physician in the event they notice symptoms or have any health related issues.