CDC calls sepsis a medical emergency; encourages prompt action for prevention, early recognition
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2016. Sepsis is caused by the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to an infection and requires rapid intervention. It begins outside of the hospital for nearly 80 percent of patients. According to a new Vital Signsreport released by CDC, about 7 in 10 patients with sepsis had used health care services recently or had chronic diseases that required…
