Sepsis Resources

Sepsis is the body's overwhelming and life-threatening response to an infection. It can lead to organ failure, tissue damage and even death.

To spread awareness of the dangers of sepsis, Maury Regional Health shares an interactive video that provides an overview of the illness and how to take preventative measures against it:

For additional information about sepsis prevention, symptoms and treatment, visit:

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Sepsis Alliance
• World Health Organization
• "Sepsis: Time is of the essence" HEALTHfeed blog with Karthik Jothianandan, M.D., a specialist in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine who is a member of the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia and associated with Maury Regional Medical Group Pulmonary & Critical Care

Life After Sepsis

After you are discharged following your recovery from sepsis, it is important to remember that you have been seriously ill. This means your body and mind will need some time to recover. Refer to Maury Regional Health's take-home guide for life after sepsis for more information about post-sepsis symptoms and treatment plans.