{"id":57763,"date":"2025-06-12T15:03:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T22:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?p=57763"},"modified":"2026-02-03T09:44:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:44:58","slug":"recognize-sepsis-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/news\/recognize-sepsis-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognize the Warning Signs of Sepsis"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"article\">\n\t<header class=\"header\">\n\t\t<span class=\"type\"><\/span>\t\t<h1>Recognize the Warning Signs of Sepsis<\/h1>\t\t<time>June 12, 2025<\/time>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div id=\"block_d9be9e73875b0863be66df40fcb3e0cc\" class=\"shs-block block-news-article entry-content\">\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>When an infection triggers the body\u2019s extreme defensive response, it can lead to a life-threatening condition called sepsis. This medical emergency affects more than 1.7 million Americans annually and requires immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMany people don\u2019t realize that sepsis can develop from something as common as a urinary tract infection or pneumonia,\u201d said Brian Delmonaco, MD, coordinator of <a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/good-samaritan-regional-medical-center\/\" data-type=\"location\" data-id=\"5301\">Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center\u2019s<\/a> code sepsis initiative. \u201cThe key is recognizing the warning signs early, as every hour of delayed treatment increases the risk of death.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Sepsis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The warning signs of sepsis include fever or very low body temperature, shaking or chills, rapid breathing, confusion or disorientation, extreme pain and decreased urination. A sepsis rash also may appear as small, dark red spots on the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to urinary tract infections and pneumonia, common conditions that can lead to sepsis include abdominal and skin infections. Sepsis also can develop from infected wounds or complications from surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI tell my patients that sepsis is a medical emergency \u2014 if you suspect it, don\u2019t wait,\u201d Dr. Delmonaco said. \u201cHead to the nearest emergency room immediately. This isn\u2019t something that can wait until morning or for a regular doctor\u2019s appointment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those at highest risk include people over age 65, infants, pregnant people and individuals with weakened immune systems or chronic conditions like diabetes, cancer or kidney disease. However, sepsis can affect anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTime is absolutely critical with sepsis,\u201d Dr. Delmonaco said. \u201cIn the emergency room, we immediately begin a protocol that includes blood tests, antibiotics and IV fluids. Every minute counts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect sepsis, call 911 or get to an emergency department immediately. Treatment typically involves hospitalization in the intensive care unit, where the required protocol can best be delivered. With prompt treatment, many people fully recover, though the recovery process may take weeks or months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/news\/sweet-home-girl-defeat-sepsis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read<\/a> how a local Sweet Home girl defeated sepsis.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<aside>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/hospitalized-patient-on-gurney-CO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cta size-cta wp-post-image\" alt=\"Sepsis is a life threatening condition. Hospital team transporting patient on a gurney.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/hospitalized-patient-on-gurney-CO.jpg 360w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/hospitalized-patient-on-gurney-CO-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/hospitalized-patient-on-gurney-CO-120x100.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\t\t<\/aside>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When an infection triggers an extreme response in the body, it can lead to a life-threatening condition called sepsis.  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