Septicaemia

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−	= &nbsp;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>.
−	Septicaemia can be a very serious infection. It is caused when an [[Infection|infection]] reaches the blood stream.&nbsp;	+	Symptoms for septicaemia include;
−	Symptoms for septicaemia can include; fever, chills, rapid breathing, rapid heart rate, confusion and red spots on the skin. Blood cultures can be taken to confirm that Septicaemia is present. Treatment for Septicaemia can include [[Antibiotics|antibiotics]], [[Oxygen|oxygen]] and blood and fluid transfusions. Usually if a patient has Septicaemia then a hospital stay in required.&nbsp;<br>	+	*Fever
		+	*Chills
		+	*Rapid breathing
		+	*Nausea and vomiting
		+	*Rapid heart rate
		+	*Confusion
		+	*Red spots on the skin
−	Septicaemia can often sadly result in dead.	+	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>.
−	<br>	+	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.
−	= References =	+	=== References ===
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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

1. ↑ Healthline. Septicaemia. 2015 [22.10.18] Available from: https://www.healthline.com/health/septicemia
2. ↑ Healthline. Septicaemia. 2015 [22.10.18] Available from: https://www.healthline.com/health/septicemia