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Sepsis
Sepsis (Sepsis-3): life-threatening organ dysfunction from dysregulated host response to infection (SOFA score ≥2). Sepsis Hour-1 Bundle: blood cultures, lactate, fluids, antibiotics, vasopressors if needed.
sepsis
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sepsis-3
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What is sepsis?Sepsis is your body's overactive and extreme response to an infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Without quick treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death.What causes sepsis?Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Bacterial infections are the most common cause, but other types of infections can a…
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Sepsis
What is sepsis?Sepsis is your body's overactive and extreme response to an infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Without quick treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death.What causes sepsis?Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Bacterial infections are the most common cause, but other types of infections can a…
Endocarditis
What is endocarditis?Endocarditis is sometimes called infective endocarditis. It's a rare but life-threatening inflammation of the lining inside your heart's chambers and valves (the endocardium).Endocarditis is usually caused by germs that get into your bloodstream and travel to your heart. Once they get inside your heart, the germs can attach to the lining or get trapped in the valves. They start to grow, causing…
Pneumococcal Infections
Pneumococci are a type of streptococcus bacteria. The bacteria spread through contact with people who are ill or by healthy people who carry the bacteria in the back of their nose. Pneumococcal infections can be mild or severe. The most common types of infections are:Ear infectionsSinus infectionsPneumoniaSepsisMeningitisHow the diagnosis is made depends upon where the infection is. Your doctor will do a physical ex…
Bacterial Infections
What are bacteria?Bacteria are tiny organisms (living things) that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods, or spirals. They can be found almost everywhere on Earth. There are lots of bacteria in and on your body. In fact, your body has about 10 times more bacteria cells than human cells.There are many different types of bacteria. Most types don't make you sick. Some types are helpful. For…