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1. What is the cause of sepsis?
Causes of sepsis can be: (1) bacterial and fungal infection, (2) antibiotic resistance, (3) ageing and (4) weak immune system.
2. What are the signs and sypmtoms of sepsis?
Signs or symptoms of sepsis include a high fever, heart rate above than average and more than 20 breaths per minute. In the severe case of sepsis, the patient may have discolouration of the skin, decreased urination, low blood platelets count, breathing difficulties, chills, extreme weakness, etc.
3. What are the treatment option for sepsis?
Treatment options for sepsis are: (1) antibiotics through intravenous fluid, (2) reducing inflammation, (3) controlling blood sugar level, (4) blood pressure management, (5) painkiller, (6) dialysis and (7) surgery to remove infectious tissues.
4. How is sepsis detected?
Sepsis can be diagnosed with: (1) blood, urine and wound secretion test to identify the source of infection, (2) X-ray to examine lungs, (3) MRI to detect soft tissue infection, (4) ultrasound for gallbladder and ovaries and (5) CT scan for bowel infection, appendix and pancreas.
5. Are surgical procedures needed for sepsis treatment?
Surgical procedures may be needed to remove infectious or pus-filled tissues or abscesses for the treatment of sepsis.