Blog: Sepsis

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Sepsis is a life-threatening condition resulting from infection. Almost any infection can lead to sepsis, including those located in the lungs, urinary tract, skin, and the small or large intestines. Sepsis affects 1.5 million Americans each year. Among the most vulnerable are nursing home residents. It may be difficult for residents to identify a worsening …

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Sepsis, or serious infection of the blood, is one of the top reasons nursing home residents are sent to hospitals. Septic shock among the elderly results in death about 20% of the time, costing grave emotional and financial harm on families and the health care system overall. Nursing home negligence lawyers at Pintas & Mullins …

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Sepsis is a dangerous health condition that if left untreated, can result in death. This dangerous disease is caused when chemicals are released into the bloodstream to fight infection, but instead, end up attacking the body’s internal organs. Sepsis is also called “blood poisoning,” although poison has nothing to do with the development of this …