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Septicaemia | Septicaemia is a serious condition in which [[bacterial toxins|bacterial toxins]] enter the bloodstream from another part of the body such as the [[lungs|lungs]], resulting in blood poisoning. If this infection is not treated in a prompt manner the individual will develop the life-threatening condition, sepsis<ref>Healthline. Septicaemia. 2015 [22.10.18] Available from: https://www.healthline.com/health/septicemia</ref>. | ||
Symptoms for septicaemia include; | Symptoms for septicaemia include; | ||
*Fever | *Fever | ||
*Chills | *Chills | ||
*Rapid breathing | *Rapid breathing | ||
*Nausea and vomiting | *Nausea and vomiting | ||
*Rapid heart rate | *Rapid heart rate | ||
*Confusion | *Confusion | ||
*Red spots on the skin | *Red spots on the skin | ||
Sepsis results in body-wide inflammation, as a result of untreated septicaemia. If this is not treated immediately individuals often die from septic shock, due to a decrease in blood pressure<ref>Healthline. Septicaemia. 2015 [22.10.18] Available from: https://www.healthline.com/health/septicemia</ref>. | |||
Blood cultures can be taken to confirm that Septicaemia is present. Treatment for Septicaemia can include [[Antibiotics|antibiotics]], [[Oxygen|oxygen]] and [[Blood|blood]] and fluid transfusions. Usually, if a patient has Septicaemia then a hospital stay is required. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:58, 22 October 2018
Septicaemia is a serious condition in which bacterial toxins enter the bloodstream from another part of the body such as the lungs, resulting in blood poisoning. If this infection is not treated in a prompt manner the individual will develop the life-threatening condition, sepsis[1].
Symptoms for septicaemia include;
- Fever
- Chills
- Rapid breathing
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rapid heart rate
- Confusion
- Red spots on the skin
Sepsis results in body-wide inflammation, as a result of untreated septicaemia. If this is not treated immediately individuals often die from septic shock, due to a decrease in blood pressure[2].
Blood cultures can be taken to confirm that Septicaemia is present. Treatment for Septicaemia can include antibiotics, oxygen and blood and fluid transfusions. Usually, if a patient has Septicaemia then a hospital stay is required.
References
- ↑ Healthline. Septicaemia. 2015 [22.10.18] Available from: https://www.healthline.com/health/septicemia
- ↑ Healthline. Septicaemia. 2015 [22.10.18] Available from: https://www.healthline.com/health/septicemia