According to the CDC, at least 1.7 million adults in the United States develop sepsis each year. Without timely #treatment, sepsis can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. Sepsis happens when an #infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Learn more about #sepsis — and why it's important to get care immediately — in the video below. #SepsisAwarenessMonth | Providence Alaska | Facebook

603K views · 699 reactions | Nearly 45% of Americans have never heard of sepsis. Here's what you need to know to recognize the symptoms and seek treatment for this deadly condition. | Healthgrades | Facebook