Medical Minutes: Understanding sepsis
Andrea Turisk
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Sepsis is a serious medical emergency that can process quickly.
Mitzi Pacheco, nurse practitioner from Exceptional Community Hospital (ECH) Yuma, explains the symptoms you should know about.
“When not treated quickly, it can quickly lead to organ failure. Warning signs would include fever, very low body temperatures, confusion, rapid breathing, chills, severe pain, and or weakness,” says Pacheco.
ECH Yuma is open 24/7 with low wait times. If anyone experiencing symptoms of sepsis, go to the ER.