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Q: When is sepsis considered severe sepsis?
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What is a 6 letter word for a severe infection?

sepsis


Is urosepsis considered sepsis?

yes


What is the medication for severe sepsis?

With severe sepsis, you need to be in a hospital where you can get diagnosed as to what is causing the sepsis...then get hooked up to an IV of the proper antibiotic. Sometimes, you may be allowed to go home and complete the treatment after you are stabilized and if you have someone who can help with IV maintenance/administration. Sepsis is extremely life threatening.


What is the mortality rate for MRSA sepsis?

good luck. septic shock, the most severe form of sepsis has a very high mortality rate, somewhere above 90%. MRSA sepsis may have a much lower rate, especially in its earlier stages. however, the outlook is not good.


What are the 2 greatest dangers for a severe burn victim?

Two of the greatest dangers for a severe burn victim are infection and secondary sepsis. Burn victims also may develop pneumonia.


How do you get sepsis?

Sepsis is an older term for septicemia, which is an active infection in the blood stream. Sepsis can be caused by any infection (although it's usually bacterial in origin) that gets into the blood stream. Common causes includeslice wounds (such as cuts or lacerations) andpuncture wounds (such as with a nail or a cat bite).


Where did the word sepsis originate?

Sepsis (from greek Σήψις, sepsis, "rot")


Is there a cure for sepsis?

is there any cure for sepsis


How do you get sepsis in the lungs?

Sepsis in infection of your blood. You would have to have a lung infection that turned into sepsis that would be how.


What are possible side effects from aldesleukin therapy?

Side effects, however, can be severe, and range from flu-like symptoms to whole-body infection (sepsis ) and coma.


When was Sepsis violacea created?

Sepsis violacea was created in 1826.


When was Sepsis nigripes created?

Sepsis nigripes was created in 1826.