Sepsis: Recognise the Signs. Act Early. Save Lives | Dr. Kishen Goel | Manipal Hospital Broadway

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Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when an infection spreads throughout the body, causing severe damage to vital organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain. On World Sepsis Day, Dr. Kishen Goel emphasizes the critical importance of recognizing the early warning signs to prevent this deadly complication. Key indicators include high-grade fever that does not respond to medication, difficulty breathing, reduced urine output, altered mental state, extreme fatigue, and infections that fail to improve with regular antibiotics or treatments. Time is a crucial factor in managing sepsis, as immediate action significantly reduces the risk of mortality. The sooner a patient receives their first dose of antibiotics after diagnosis, the higher their chances of survival. Therefore, early detection is essential for effective treatment outcomes. By understanding these symptoms and acting quickly when they appear, individuals can save lives before the condition progresses to a critical stage where organ failure becomes inevitable. Prevention plays a vital role in reducing the incidence of sepsis through simple yet effective measures such as maintaining regular good hygiene practices and staying up to date with vaccinations. Dr. Goel specifically recommends getting vaccinated against common illnesses like the flu and pneumonia, which can lead to severe infections if left unchecked. Additionally, individuals should seek medical screening promptly whenever they experience even mild infections, ensuring that potential sepsis cases are identified and treated before they escalate into a life-threatening emergency. In conclusion, raising awareness about sepsis is fundamental to combating this silent killer, especially during World Sepsis Day in September. By combining early recognition of symptoms with proactive prevention strategies like vaccination and hygiene, society can work together to lower mortality rates associated with sepsis. It is the collective responsibility of everyone to stay informed about these warning signs and to act swiftly when necessary, ultimately ensuring that more lives are saved from this dangerous condition.

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[music] >> Hello everyone. I'm Dr. Kishan Goel, clinical lead and head of the department of emergency at Manipal Salt Lake Cluster. Today, on the occasion of World Sepsis Day, which we celebrate every year in the month of September 13th. This day is basically dedicated to spread the awareness about the sepsis, which is a life-threatening condition. So, what do you mean by sepsis? It's basically a infection which goes in the body and then it spreads and it causes destruction or problem in the vital organs of the body. It can be heart, it can be lungs, it can be kidneys, or it can be brains. So, there are some warning signs of sepsis which we should not miss. High-grade fever which is not responding to medications, breathing difficulty, decreased urine output, altered sensorium, extreme fatigueness, and normal infections or which is not responding to regular antibiotics and regular medications. These are all warning signs for sepsis. In sepsis, the time matters because as soon as the first dose of antibiotic is given, the chances of mortality comes down. So, it's very important to diagnose sepsis early. So, on this World Sepsis Day, let us come together and prevent this sepsis. There are multiple methods also of preventing sepsis. Like we can do maintain a regular good hygiene. We can do a vaccination of yourself. You can do a vaccination of yourself like flu vaccines, pneumonia vaccines, and get your screen whenever you have a any milder infection. Thank you. >> [music]