The initiative offers new resources for providers and patients, which include fact sheets, brochures, infographics and shareable videos.
“Detecting sepsis early and starting immediate treatment is often the difference between life and death. It starts with preventing the infections that lead to sepsis,” said Brenda Fitzgerald, MD, director of the CDC. “We created Get Ahead of Sepsis to give people the resources they need to help stop this medical emergency in its tracks.”
Sepsis occurs when the body turns against itself in an extreme response to an existing infection. Without prompt treatment, the potentially fatal condition can wreak havoc on bodily tissues and organs. More than 1.5 million people develop sepsis annually in the U.S. — 250,000 of these individuals die from the condition.
To find healthcare worker resources for the campaign, click here.
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