Sepsis
Sepsis, also called septicemia, septic shock or systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), is a life-threatening complication of an infection.
Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death in hospitals.
It's also a main reason why people are readmitted to the hospital.
Sepsis occurs unpredictably and can progress rapidly.
Resources
- Wisconsin Hospital Association Think Sepsis First
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services antimicrobial stewardship resources for health care providers
- CDC Get Ahead of Sepsis materials for health care providers
- CDC Sepsis clinical care and treatment information
- CDC Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements
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