Sepsis / Septic Shock
Known Symptoms
- Fever or abnormally low body temperature, often with chills
- Rapid heart rate or breathing, shortness of breath
- Confusion, altered mental status, or extreme weakness
- Low blood pressure, decreased urine output, or mottled skin
Known Causes
- Severe bacterial, viral, or fungal infections
- Infections of the lungs, urinary tract, abdomen, or bloodstream
- Weakened immune system or chronic medical conditions
- Recent surgery, hospitalization, or use of invasive devices
Care
- Rapid assessment, blood tests, and identification of the infection source
- Immediate administration of IV antibiotics and fluids
- Medications to support blood pressure and organ function if needed
- Close monitoring in the hospital or intensive care unit
- Fever or abnormally low body temperature, often with chills
- Rapid heart rate or breathing, shortness of breath
- Confusion, altered mental status, or extreme weakness
- Low blood pressure, decreased urine output, or mottled skin
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