Sepsis Awareness Month (and Symptoms) in Truckee/Tahoe

This episode explores the symptoms of Sepsis to increase awareness in our community of this life-threatening condition.

Sepsis is a medical emergency. It is your body's life-threatening response to an infection. Any kind of infection can lead to sepsis, but common infections include Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), Strep Throat, Influenza and MRSA. Sepsis is not contagious.

Knowing the symptoms can save lives:

S - Shivering, fever, very cold
E - Extreme pain or discomfort
P - Pale or discolored skin
S - Sleepy, difficult to rouse, confused
I - "I feel like I might die"
S - Shortness of breath