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Sepsis Facts
This fact sheet from Sepsis Alliance provides an overview of sepsis, including symptoms, causes and risks.
Adobe PDF    Date Added: 07/13/2024    Date Last Modified: Jul 13 2024 8:52AM  
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Sepsis and Healthcare-Acquired Infections
A healthcare-acquired infection (HAI) is an infection contracted in a health care facility, such as an acute care hospital or a skilled nursing care facility. This guide from Sepsis Alliance reviews key facts about HAIs and how infections can lead to sepsis.
Adobe PDF    Date Added: 07/13/2024    Date Last Modified: Jul 13 2024 8:43AM  
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When A Loved One Has Sepsis: A Caregiver's Guide
This caregiver guidebook from the Sepsis Alliance team will help answer many of the questions that may come up when a loved one is admitted to the hospital for sepsis.
Adobe PDF    Date Added: 07/11/2024    Date Last Modified: Jul 11 2024 3:53PM  
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4 Ways to Get Ahead of Sepsis
This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention infographic provides an overview of ways to prevent developing sepsis.
Adobe PDF    Date Added: 05/07/2024    Date Last Modified: May 22 2024 12:49PM  
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Sepsis: What is it? (HQIC)
The Sepsis fact sheet shares information about this life-threatening medical emergency.
Adobe PDF    Date Added: 02/08/2023    Date Last Modified: Mar 6 2023 5:24PM  
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Sepsis: Every Minute Counts! (HQIC)
Early recognition of sepsis signs and symptoms improves survival rates and avoids complications. This tool helps patients determine when to contact a doctor of get to a hospital if they suspect sepsis.
Adobe PDF    Date Added: 02/07/2023    Date Last Modified: Mar 6 2023 5:26PM  
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What is Sepsis?
This document, a part of the American Thoracic Society's patient education information series, provides resources and answers to commonly asked questions involving sepsis.
Adobe PDF    Date Added: 02/03/2023    Date Last Modified: Mar 6 2023 5:27PM  
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Get Ahead of Sepsis Q&A Guide
A question and answer guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that patients and families can use to start a conversation with health care providers about sepsis.
Adobe PDF    Date Added: 10/04/2022    Date Last Modified: Mar 6 2023 5:29PM  
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It's Time to Talk About Sepsis
A sepsis brochure from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention available to share with residents and families to help them learn how to prevent infections, be alert to the signs and symptoms of sepsis, and act fast if sepsis is suspected.
Adobe PDF    Date Added: 09/30/2022    Date Last Modified: Mar 6 2023 5:29PM  
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Protect Yourself and Your Family from Sepsis Fact Sheet
A sepsis fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention available to share with residents and families to help them learn how to prevent infections, be alert to the signs and symptoms of sepsis, and act fast if sepsis is suspected.
Adobe PDF    Date Added: 09/30/2022    Date Last Modified: Mar 6 2023 5:30PM  
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