Reflecting on sepsis: Definitions, new ideas, and a continued commitment to patient care

September is Sepsis Awareness Month, a month which aims to raise awareness of sepsis and strategies for prevention and treatment. Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection. Sepsis occurs when the body’s response to infection becomes dysregulated and white blood cells and chemicals cause injury to organs throughout the body.
Earlier this …
Reflecting on sepsis: Definitions, new ideas, and a continued commitment to patient care
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