Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection.
Call 999
Refer to surgery Sepsis protocol.
If in doubt regarding a possible sepsis diagnosis speak with a clinician for advice as soon as possible.
Symptoms: baby or young child
Symptoms: baby or young child
Call 999 if
- blue, pale or blotchy skin, lips or tongue.
- a rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it, the same as meningitis.
- difficulty breathing (you may notice grunting noises or their stomach sucking under their ribcage), breathlessness or breathing very fast.
- a weak, high-pitched cry that’s not like their normal cry.
- not responding like they normally do, or not interested in feeding or normal activities.
- being sleepier than normal or difficult to wake.
They may not have all these symptoms
Symptoms: adult or older child
Symptoms: adult or older child
Call 999 if
- acting confused, slurred speech or not making sense
- blue, pale or blotchy skin, lips or tongue.
- a rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it, the same as meningitis.
- difficulty breathing, breathlessness or breathing very fast.
They may not have all these