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There is no established method for prevention of sepsis. | There is no established method for prevention of sepsis. | ||
==Primary prevention== | ==Primary prevention== | ||
According to CDC sepsis can be prevented by | |||
* Get vaccination against the flu, pneumonia, and any other infections that could lead to sepsis. | |||
* Prevent infections that can lead to sepsis by: | |||
**Cleaning scrapes and wounds | |||
**Practicing good hygiene (e.g., handwashing) | |||
* Look for signs and symptoms of severe infection, like shivering, fever, or very cold, extreme pain or discomfort, clammy or sweaty skin, confusion or disorientation, short of breath, and high heart rate. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: sepsis syndrome; septic shock; septicemia
Overview
There is no established method for prevention of sepsis.
Primary prevention
According to CDC sepsis can be prevented by
- Get vaccination against the flu, pneumonia, and any other infections that could lead to sepsis.
- Prevent infections that can lead to sepsis by:
- Cleaning scrapes and wounds
- Practicing good hygiene (e.g., handwashing)
- Look for signs and symptoms of severe infection, like shivering, fever, or very cold, extreme pain or discomfort, clammy or sweaty skin, confusion or disorientation, short of breath, and high heart rate.