article_snippet.sent: Sepsis Six involves blood tests to check for infection; testing the level of lactate, a chemical produced when cells are starved of oxygen; giving oxygen and IV fluids to protect organs and raise dangerously low blood pressure; checking urine hourly to monitor fluid levels and kidney function; and administering antibiotics to clear any underlying infection.
article_snippet.sent: Sepsis occurs when the immune system overreacts to an infection, causing multiple organ failure if not treated quickly.
article_snippet.sent: Sepsis can be triggered by an infection in any part of the body, most commonly the lungs, urinary tract, abdomen and pelvis.
highlights_snippet.sent: Sepsis Six involves blood tests to check for infection and monitoring urine .