{"id":7170,"date":"2020-03-17T15:39:35","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T10:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/?p=7170"},"modified":"2020-03-17T15:39:35","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T10:09:35","slug":"sepsis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sepsis\/","title":{"rendered":"Sepsis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Relevance: Prelims: Health &amp; Science<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod-carehubs.net\/n1\/802899ec472ea3d8\/uploads\/2018\/11\/a-medical-illustration-of-sepsis-original.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for Sepsis\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why in news?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Many coronavirus patients have died of sepsis \u2014 when the body\u2019s immune system goes into overdrive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by the body\u2019s immune system overreacting in response to an infection.<\/li>\n<li>This overactive, toxic response can lead to tissue damage, multiple organ failure and death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sepsis can be triggered by a variety of pathogens such as Viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites. The causes of sepsis are usually pneumonia, wound infections, urinary tract infections or infections in the abdominal cavity.<\/li>\n<li>Other viruses that are highly infectious, such as coronaviruses, Ebola and yellow fever viruses, dengue, swine flu or bird flu viruses can also cause sepsis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.aboutkidshealth.ca\/akhassets\/sepsis_development_EN.jpg?RenditionID=19\" alt=\"Image result for Sepsis\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drop in blood pressure with a simultaneous rise in heart rate, fever, rapid, heavy breathing, an unusually strong feeling of illness and sudden confusion.<\/li>\n<li>Infections, kidney failure or cardiovascular problems can recur about three months after discharge. In addition, many sepsis patients suffer severe, long-term consequences such as paralysis, depression or anxiety disorders.<\/li>\n<li>When diagnosed, sepsis is immediately treated as an emergency. The blood is examined, a broad-spectrum antibiotic is administered, and sufficient blood circulation and ventilation are ensured.<\/li>\n<li>As a precautionary measure, many sepsis patients are \u201cprotectionally incubated,\u201d i.e. put into an artificial coma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>For more such notes, Articles, News &amp; Views Join our Telegram Channel.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Telegram Link\" href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/triumphias\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>https:\/\/t.me\/triumphias<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click the link below to see the details about the UPSC \u2013Civils courses offered by Triumph IAS.<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" title=\"Courses available\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/pages-all-courses.php\">https:\/\/triumphias.com\/pages-all-courses.php<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Relevance: Prelims: Health &amp; Science Why in news? 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