Title: Sepsis and Wounds - End Sepsis
Headings: Sepsis and Wounds
Sepsis and Wounds
Content: Treatment. A septic wound is a medical emergency requiring immediate professional attention. Treatment with antibiotics and IV fluids is necessary. Prevention. Cuts and scrapes happen, but do not take a simple wound for granted. Wounds must be treated properly by cleaning and covering to prevent infection and sepsis. Always check for the telltale signs of infection. If you think you or someone you know has an infected wound, do no hesitate to seek immediate help. Check for high fever, cuts with watery discharge or pus, persistent red skin around the wound and swelling. “I am a health care professional and am beyond inspired with how you have turned your grief into a mission for international knowledge on sepsis!