The Importance of Sepsis Awareness

Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.HRH Medical Staff Members in conjunction with Nursing Leadership have worked to put in place a Sepsis Protocol intended to improve the care of sepsis patients at HRH.Listen as Kevin Hartzell, MD explains the importance of preventing infections that can lead to sepsis and recognizing it as soon as possible for the best treatment outcomes.