R 340 Critical Care Sepsis Brochure
WHAT IS SEPSIS?
Sepsis is the body’s response to infection. It is also referred to as Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) with infection. Normally, the body’s own defense system fights off the infection in a particular body part, but with sepsis, the body overreacts and causes symptoms to occur throughout the entire body. When this occurs, there is an uncontrolled and widespread inflammation and blood clotting in small blood vessels throughout the body. Sepsis requires immediate treatment.
WHAT CAUSES SEPSIS?
Any kind of infection in the body can trigger sepsis. Sepsis can occur in anyone at any age, but you may be at higher risk if you:
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