Blood Poisoning Symptoms, Treatments and More
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7. When To Call An Ambulance
A person should go to the hospital immediately if they are acting confused or slurring their speech, if they are breathing very quickly or with difficulty, or if they develop a rash grows larger and looks like a big bruise. A bluish tint of the lips or face is also a dangerous sign.
Not all symptoms have to be present. Any single sign is a reason to call for an ambulance or go to the nearest emergency room.2NHS Choices, NHS, www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/.
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