SEPSIS CAN STRIKE FAST
Knowing the signs can save a life.
World Sepsis Day | 13 September
Sepsis doesn’t always give you time to wait.
It can develop rapidly from an infection and become life-threatening.
Knowing the warning signs, recognizing deterioration and seeking urgent medical attention can help save lives.
This World Sepsis Day, know the signs. Act early.
WHAT IS SEPSIS?
Sepsis is the body’s life-threatening response to an infection.
It can rapidly lead to organ failure and needs urgent medical care.
KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS
Watch for:
* High or very low temperature
* Fast breathing or heartbeat
* Confusion or unusual drowsiness
* Extreme weakness
* Very little urine
* Pale, cold or clammy skin
DON’T WAIT. ACT EARLY.
If someone has an infection and suddenly becomes very unwell, confused, breathless or unusually weak:
Seek emergency medical care immediately.
RECOGNISE. RESPOND. SAVE A LIFE.
Early recognition + prompt treatment
can make a difference.
Know sepsis. Know the signs. Act fast.
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