Sepsis: Early Recognition and Management

CASE DISCUSSION

Sepsis: Early Recognition and Management

India flagPresented from India by Dr. Shashidhar Pulgam

Case Description

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that demands early recognition and prompt management. It typically arises as the body's extreme response to an infection, and its progression can be rapid. Early recognition involves identifying signs such as fever, rapid heart rate, and altered mental state....

Case Summary

  • Sepsis is a global health problem with high mortality, requiring early identification and treatment. Three definitions have been developed, but none are fully satisfactory. The Sepsis-3 definition defines it as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Screening tools, including SIRS, MEWS, and qSOFA, play a crucial role in identifying sepsis patients for prompt treatment and transfer to the ICU.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Shashidhar Pulgam

Dr. Shashidhar Pulgam

Alumni- Narayana Health City
Senior consultant , Critical Care Medicine, Yashoda Hospitals,Hyderabad

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