Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection (SIRS criteria).
This term involves a critical, life-threatening medical emergency. If you or someone around you experiences acute signs of this condition, call emergency services (108) or go to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately.
Sepsis is an essential concept in Critical Care & Emergency.
Evaluated via qSOFA score. Requires early broad-spectrum IV antibiotics and aggressive fluid resuscitation within 1 hour.
Severe blood infection reaction that damages organs.
<p><strong>Sepsis</strong> is an essential concept in <em>Critical Care & Emergency</em>.</p><p>Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection (SIRS criteria).</p><h4>Clinical & Practical Significance</h4><p>Evaluated via qSOFA score. Requires early broad-spectrum IV antibiotics and aggressive fluid resuscitation within 1 hour.</p>
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