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Sepsis: Early Recognition and Management
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that demands early recognition and prompt management. It typically arises as the body's extreme response to an infection, and its progression can be rapid. Early recognition involves identifying signs such as fever, rapid heart rate, and altered mental state. Once suspected, immediate medical attention is crucial. Management often requires antibiotics, intravenous fluids, and, in severe cases, admission to an intensive care unit for close monitoring and supportive care. Early intervention is vital in sepsis to prevent it from advancing to severe septic shock, which has a higher mortality rate. Hence, sepsis demands swift recognition and timely medical intervention for the best possible outcomes.
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Dr. Shashidhar Pulgam
Senior consultant -Critical Care Medicine, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
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Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that demands early recognition and prompt management. It typically arises as the body's extreme response to an infection, and its progression can be rapid. Early recognition involves identifying signs such as fever, rapid heart rate, and altered mental state. Once suspected, immediate medical attention is crucial. Management often requires antibiotics, intravenous fluids, and, in severe cases, admission to an intensive care unit for close monitoring and supportive care. Early intervention is vital in sepsis to prevent it from advancing to severe septic shock, which has a higher mortality rate. Hence, sepsis demands swift recognition and timely medical intervention for the best possible outcomes.