What Is a Sepsis Infection?
6. Septic Shock
A sepsis infection will also sometimes go on to cause a septic shock. This is a very dangerous condition that is caused when the patient’s blood pressure drops to dangerous levels. With a low blood pressure, the organs are not being supplied with the oxygen that they need, and this can cause them to fail.
More than half of people that develop septic shock will die. The people that are treated for the condition sooner will have a better chance of survival. Treatment will tend to involve antibiotics and medication to help increase blood pressure. The patient will also likely need to be put on a drip to keep them hydrated, and a ventilator may be necessary to help them breathe.
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