10 Sepsis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
4. High Respiratory Rate
As the heart rate increases, so does the body’s respiratory rate. Tachypnea, or rapid breathing, is often present in individuals with sepsis and can indicate an increased chance of mortality, both during and after treatment. This symptom is most common in patients experiencing pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome.
For patients with this complication, the respiratory rate is often equal to or greater than 22 breaths a minute. This can cause the individual to feel short of breath.
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