Gefährliche Blutvergiftung: Selbsttest: Vier Schritte zum Erkennen einer Sepsis
Mehr als 35.000 Menschen sterben jährlich in Deutschland an einer Sepsis. Wie Sie die Warnzeichen selbst erkennen können – und warum schnelle Hilfe Leben rettet.
Severe bloodstream infection, known as sepsis, is the most serious outcome of an infection and is always fatal if left untreated. Currently, Norway's King Harald is being treated for a blood infection at Oslo's Rikshospitalet. In Germany, an estimated one person dies every six minutes from sepsis, commonly referred to as blood poisoning.
To help detect sepsis, the campaign #DeutschlandErkenntSepsis has developed a simple four-step test. The warning signs include difficulty concentrating, confusion, and disorientation, which could indicate sepsis. Difficulty breathing is another red flag, as is a rapid or shallow breathing rate. Reduced heart rate or low blood pressure may also signal sepsis.
Finally, a feeling of being on the brink of death, intense pain with no apparent cause, or an extreme change in condition should prompt immediate action. If any of these symptoms appear alongside an existing infection, it is crucial to call emergency services (112) or seek urgent medical attention (116 117). For those unsure whether sepsis is the cause, the #DeutschlandErkenntSepsis campaign provides online checklists to evaluate risk factors and infection signs.
Adults can find the adult checklist here, while parents of children can access the pediatric checklist here.
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