What is Sepsis?

Over 3,500 Hoosiers died from sepsis last year according to the 2018 Indiana Hospital Association Inpatient Discharge Study. Knowing the signs and seeking immediate medical attention can help you or your loved ones survive it. Learn more at survivesepsis.com

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When it comes to sepsis, remember - it's about TIME

Temperature - higher or lower than normal


Infection - may have signs or symptoms of an infection


Mental Decline - confused, sleepy, difficult to rouse


Extremely Ill - "I feel like I might die" severe pain or discomfort

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According to the Global Sepsis Alliance, sepsis is more common than heart attacks and claims more lives than cancer. If detected in time, sepsis can be treated at a hospital. If you have an infection, along with shivering, extreme pain, shortness of breath, increased heart rate, or a general terrible feeling, seek medical attention immediately to stop it. Learn more at survivesepsis.com

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Did you know that sepsis can occur from even a minor infection?

• Be vaccinated - protect yourself against flu, pneumonia, and other infections.
• Be thorough - properly clean and treat scrapes and wounds, and practice good hygiene.
• Be vigilant - if you have an infection, look for signs like fever, chills, rapid breathing and heart rate, rash, confusion and disorientation. Learn more at survivesepsis.com.

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Many sepsis survivors recover completely, however, according to the Sepsis Alliance, post-sepsis syndrome affects up to 50% of survivors and are left with long-term effects, such as:

• Muscle weakness
• Fatigue
• Difficulty swallowing
• Cloudy thinking
• Difficulty concentrating
• Poor memory
• Difficulty sleeping
• Sadness
• Anxiety

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Join the fight agains sepsis by arming yourself with information and sharing it with your loved ones. Visit survivesepsis.com to learn more and share your survival story. Together, we can see it. Stop it. Survive it.

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