Sepsis

Sepsis is a life-threatening complication that can be hard to spot. This is when the body responds to an acute infection and attacks its own tissues and organs.

In other words, it’s your body’s overaction and toxic response to an infection. It affects over 25,000 children every year in the UK.

Suspect sepsis if a person with a known or suspected infection develops any of these signs or symptoms –

Early signs-

Rapid, shallow breathing
Fast pulse
Not passing urine
Fever
Low temperature

Severe sepsis-

Severe breathlessness
Extreme pain or discomfort
Mottled skin, pale or discoloured
Hands and feet are cold
A rash that does not fade when you press it. May start like pin pricks
Lethargic or difficulty waking
Seizure
Feeling faint or dizzy
Confused or disorientated
Diarrhoea
Slurred speech
Nausea or vomiting
Muscle pain
Loss of consciousness
Making grunting noise

Treatment

Seek urgent medical advice
Reassure the casualty and keep them cool by treating the fever
Monitor and record their vital signs

To read more head over to https://www.sepsis.org/sepsis-basics/what-is-sepsis/

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