To be avoided at all cost

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Home from hospital and in my own bed for the first time in a week and after a moment by moment go over the attack and ICU trip from partner I am indeed lucky to be alive.
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This was a very dire read
https://www.reddit.com/r/sepsis/comments/1k8nyvu/struggling_physically_mentally_and_cognitively
I'm going to chase down some further info but this popped up
When sepsis strikes, it can be fatal, with estimates suggesting it contributes to one-third to one-half of all in-hospital deaths.
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Sepsis is a complication of infection that leads to organ failure. More than one million patients are hospitalized for sepsis each year. This is more than the number of hospitalizations for heart attack and stroke combined.
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Partner has also had it once decades ago and survived relatively unscathed thanks to an alert doc and anti-biotics immediately to hand. She'd never related this tale before. She went over the impact it had on her and of course medicine has come a long way.
For me I had timely intervention with 10 minutes to EMT arriving and all the resources of the regional base hospital where partner worked for many years and a 5 minute drive away plus decades of improved treatment options.....still it was a near enough thing.
She related some of the sepsis horrors she had seen as ICU nurse.

Now I was not ill to the extent the Red-it OP relates and hopefully not the lingering consequences....but damn it's a scary condition.
To give it the gravity due, EMT checked with partner if our DNR agreement was in place!!!!. 💀:eek:

I don't know what to advise riders given this :unsure:
more than the number of hospitalizations for heart attack and stroke combined.
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How do you guard against that!? 🤷‍♂️
I was fine at 6am and in dire straits at 9am.

I have some minor lingering effects ( very minor breathing issue) and being kept a critical eye on by in house expert 👩‍⚕️as I taper down the last couple of anti-biotic rounds.
Plus have a small regimen of new drugs that are ongoing.

I asked about riding and got a very raised eyebrow. 🏍️
 
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Did you/they ever figure out how you got it?
 
They know the bug but sepsis seems different than "catching a cold"....it's just a catastrophic failure that can impact everything.
I had no idea.
Mine is likely urinary tract related as apparently most are, but I was having other treatments ( tooth extraction 0
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Sepsis Stages
Most sepsis infections originate from a variety of bacterial, viral, or fungal infections that can begin in different parts of the body. These infections often start in the lungs, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal tract, but can also arise from other areas like wounds or catheter sites.

Here's a more detailed look:
  • Lungs:
    Pneumonia is a common source of sepsis, particularly community-acquired pneumonia.

  • Urinary Tract:
    Urinary tract infections, especially if a catheter is in place, can lead to sepsis.

  • Skin:
    Skin infections, including those from wounds, burns, or ulcers, can also cause sepsis.

  • Gastrointestinal Tract:
    Infections in the intestines, such as appendicitis or infections in the gallbladder or liver, can also trigger sepsis.

  • Other Sources:
    Infections can also arise from blood infections, catheter sites, or even from medical equipment.
It's important to note that sepsis is a life-threatening condition that requires prompt medical attention. If you suspect you or someone you know might have sepsis, seek immediate medical help.
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Thanks
Reminder of mortality?? ;)
My daughter called me "diminished" - I had to agree. Wag intensive care nurse said she's never seen so many leads stuck on anyone.
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Sent a bit more upbeat pic the day after. Looking at this now I can see the fluid retention they were fighting with drugs..
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Partner said people seriously hit with septis balloon up in all dimensions.
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As stated - avoid at all costs but if you THINK you or someone near you has it. Just hit the emerg number immediately.
I had pretty much all the symptoms shown on the Spot Septis chart all occurring within a 30 minute period and partner/nurse knew right away. 🏍️
 
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