Centra Health on Instagram: "Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It can spread quickly, leading to organ failure or even death if not treated right away. In this video, Dr. Steve Ridout explains the signs and seriousness of this life-threatening condition. Know the symptoms. Act fast. Sepsis is a medical emergency. #SepsisAwareness #SepsisAwarenessMonth #CentraCare #HealthEducation"

🦠 SEPSIS AWARENESS MONTH! 🦠 September is Sepsis Awareness Month, and we want you to know about it because with sepsis, TIME IS KEY! Learn more by watching the video below! Did You Know❓ 🦠 Sepsis most commonly affects the young, elderly, and immunocompromised 🦠 Anyone can be affected; however, it commonly affects those with COPD or pre-existing infections from open wounds, etc 🦠 The acronym to remember sepsis by is TIME ⏰ T - Temperature Is there a temperature or fever associated with someon