SEPSIS: THE BODY'S OVERREACTION TO INFECTION CAN PROVE DEADLY

Course overview

This article will increase nurses' awareness of the growing incidence of sepsis and provide a greater understanding of its pathophysiology, signs and symptoms and treatment. When you complete this article, you will be able to: Discuss the incidence of sepsis, discuss the most common bacteria and sites of infection, and describe two treatments that can reduce sepsis mortality.