{"id":14124,"date":"2026-09-14T15:57:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T15:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=14124"},"modified":"2026-09-16T19:44:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T19:44:33","slug":"when-an-infection-becomes-sepsis-act-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2026\/09\/14\/when-an-infection-becomes-sepsis-act-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"When an Infection Becomes Sepsis: Act Fast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-1137571976-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-1137571976-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-1137571976-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-1137571976-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-1137571976-1536x970.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-1137571976-2048x1294.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-1137571976-1200x758.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A urinary tract infection (UTI). Pneumonia. An infected cut. Most infections get better with proper care. But sometimes, the body\u2019s response to an infection can become dangerous very quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2026\/09\/14\/when-an-infection-becomes-sepsis-act-fast\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That response is called sepsis, a life-threatening medical emergency that can lead to organ damage and death if it is not treated quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSepsis can start with an infection that may not seem unusual at first,\u201d says&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/nitin-k-puri\/4211628\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nitin Puri, MD<\/a>, Division Head, Critical Care Medicine and Medical Director, Center for Critical Care Medicine at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cThe concern is when someone begins getting much sicker or develops symptoms that suggest the infection is affecting the rest of the body.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing what to watch for \u2013 and when to act \u2013 could save a life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Sepsis?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sepsis happens when the body has an extreme response to an infection. Instead of only fighting the infection, the body\u2019s response begins to affect its own tissues and organs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost any infection can lead to sepsis, but those that commonly lead to sepsis begin in the lungs, urinary tract, digestive system, or skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone can develop sepsis, but some people are at higher risk, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adults age 65 and older&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infants and young children&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People with chronic health conditions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People with weakened immune systems&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People who recently had surgery or another medical procedure&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People who recently had a severe illness or hospital stay&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you&nbsp;aren\u2019t&nbsp;in one of these groups,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;important to know the signs. Sepsis can affect anyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Biggest Clue:&nbsp;A Sudden Change in Condition&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no single symptom that signals a person has sepsis. One of the most important things&nbsp;to watch for is a change in how someone with an infection looks, feels, or acts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Someone being treated for a UTI, for example, may suddenly become confused or extremely weak. A person with pneumonia may develop trouble breathing. Someone with an infected wound may begin shaking, sweating, or feeling much sicker than before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPay attention when something doesn\u2019t seem right, especially if the person has an infection or recently had one,\u201d&nbsp;says&nbsp;Samer Badr, MD,&nbsp;Medical Director of Hospital&nbsp;Medicine&nbsp;and Chair of&nbsp;Cooper\u2019s&nbsp;Sepsis&nbsp;Committee. \u201cFamily members and caregivers can also play an important role because they may be the first to notice that someone is confused, unusually tired, or simply not acting like themselves.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know the Warning Signs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Signs and symptoms of sepsis may include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very high&nbsp;or&nbsp;very low&nbsp;temperature or shivering&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very fast&nbsp;breathing or trouble breathing&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confusion, drowsiness, unusual fatigue, or falls&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passing&nbsp;very little&nbsp;or no urine&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clammy, pale, mottled, or discolored skin&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Severe pain or feeling extremely ill&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having one of these symptoms does not necessarily mean you have sepsis. But an infection that is not getting better, or is getting worse, along with concerning symptoms should be taken seriously.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t&nbsp;Wait \u2013 Sepsis Is an Emergency&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sepsis can progress quickly, so early recognition and treatment are critical.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or someone you know has an infection and is getting worse or&nbsp;develops&nbsp;concerning symptoms, seek medical care&nbsp;immediately. Tell your health care provider about the infection&nbsp;and ask: \u201cCould this be sepsis?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an emergency, call 911.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen it comes to sepsis, time matters,\u201d says&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/christopher-w-jones\/4211812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Jones, MD<\/a>, Emergency Medicine Physician and Head of the Division of Clinical Research at Cooper University Health Care. Dr. Jones leads a sepsis clinical trial at Cooper and serves on Cooper\u2019s Sepsis Committee. \u201cThe sooner we recognize what is happening and begin the right treatment, the better chance we have of stopping sepsis from causing serious damage.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Sepsis Treated?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People with suspected sepsis need to be evaluated and treated quickly. Doctors may perform blood tests and other tests to look for infection or signs that&nbsp;organs&nbsp;are being affected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment depends on the cause and severity of the illness. It may include antibiotics for bacterial infections, IV fluids, medications to support blood pressure, oxygen, or other treatments to support the body while the infection is brought under control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people with severe sepsis may need treatment and close monitoring in an intensive care unit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Recover&nbsp;From&nbsp;Sepsis?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Many people survive sepsis and recover completely, especially with fast recognition and effective treatment. But because sepsis is a serious illness, recovery can take time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After leaving the hospital, some people may experience weakness, fatigue, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, pain, anxiety, or other physical and emotional changes. Some may need rehabilitation or&nbsp;additional&nbsp;follow-up care as they regain their strength.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSurviving sepsis is an important first step, but recovery doesn\u2019t always end when a patient leaves the hospital,\u201d Dr. Puri says. \u201cGive your body time to recover and talk with your health care provider about symptoms or concerns that continue after you return home.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People who have survived sepsis also have a higher risk of developing it again, making it especially important to watch future infections closely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooper&nbsp;Is&nbsp;Advancing Sepsis Care&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the region&#8217;s leading academic health system and South Jersey\u2019s only Level I Trauma Center, Cooper is helping advance how sepsis is recognized and treated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cooper physicians helped develop evidence-based protocols that help medical teams recognize sepsis and begin treatment quickly. Because there is no single treatment for sepsis, care may involve antibiotics, IV fluids, and other treatments based on each patient\u2019s needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cooper is also&nbsp;participating&nbsp;in a National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trial studying how the timing of antibiotics may affect sepsis care. Researchers continue to explore new ways to diagnose sepsis, while Cooper\u2019s multidisciplinary Sepsis Committee helps bring the latest research into patient care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know the Signs. Trust Your Instincts. Act Fast.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have an infection that is not getting better or is getting worse, contact your health care professional right away. Ask, \u201cCould this infection be leading to sepsis?\u201d and whether you should go to the emergency department.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you develop&nbsp;serious warning&nbsp;signs \u2013 such as confusion, trouble breathing, severe weakness, or feeling extremely ill \u2013 go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cuando una infecci\u00f3n se convierte en sepsis: act\u00fae r\u00e1pido<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Una infecci\u00f3n del tracto urinario. Neumon\u00eda. Una herida infectada. La mayor\u00eda de las infecciones mejoran con el cuidado adecuado. Pero a veces, la respuesta del cuerpo a una infecci\u00f3n puede volverse peligrosa muy r\u00e1pidamente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Esa respuesta se llama sepsis, una emergencia m\u00e9dica potencialmente mortal que puede provocar da\u00f1o org\u00e1nico y la muerte si no se trata r\u00e1pidamente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLa sepsis puede comenzar con una infecci\u00f3n que al principio puede no parecer inusual\u201d, dice el <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/nitin-k-puri\/4211628\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nitin Puri, MD<\/a>, Jefe de la Divisi\u00f3n de Medicina de Cuidados Intensivos y Director M\u00e9dico del Centro de Medicina de Cuidados Intensivos de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cLa preocupaci\u00f3n surge cuando alguien comienza a empeorar mucho o desarrolla s\u00edntomas que sugieren que la infecci\u00f3n est\u00e1 afectando al resto del cuerpo\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saber qu\u00e9 observar y cu\u00e1ndo actuar podr\u00eda salvar una vida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfQu\u00e9 es la sepsis?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La sepsis ocurre cuando el cuerpo tiene una respuesta extrema a una infecci\u00f3n. En lugar de limitarse a combatir la infecci\u00f3n, la respuesta del organismo comienza a afectar a sus propios tejidos y \u00f3rganos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Casi cualquier infecci\u00f3n puede provocar sepsis, pero aquellas que com\u00fanmente conducen a ella comienzan en los pulmones, las v\u00edas urinarias, el sistema digestivo o la piel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cualquier persona puede desarrollar sepsis, pero algunas corren un mayor riesgo, entre ellas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adultos de 65 a\u00f1os o m\u00e1s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beb\u00e9s y ni\u00f1os peque\u00f1os<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personas con afecciones de salud cr\u00f3nicas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personas con sistemas inmunitarios debilitados<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personas que se han sometido recientemente a una cirug\u00eda u otro procedimiento m\u00e9dico<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personas que han tenido recientemente una enfermedad grave o han estado hospitalizadas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aunque no pertenezca a uno de estos grupos, es importante conocer los signos. La sepsis puede afectar a cualquier persona.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La pista m\u00e1s importante: un cambio repentino en el estado.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No existe un \u00fanico s\u00edntoma que indique que una persona padece sepsis. Uno de los aspectos m\u00e1s importantes a los que hay que prestar atenci\u00f3n es cualquier cambio en el aspecto, el estado o el comportamiento de una persona que tiene una infecci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Por ejemplo, alguien que recibe tratamiento para una infecci\u00f3n de las v\u00edas urinarias (IVU) podr\u00eda presentar repentinamente confusi\u00f3n o una debilidad extrema. Una persona con neumon\u00eda podr\u00eda empezar a tener dificultades para respirar. Alguien con una herida infectada podr\u00eda comenzar a temblar, sudar o sentirse mucho m\u00e1s enfermo que antes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Preste atenci\u00f3n cuando algo no parezca normal, especialmente si la persona tiene una infecci\u00f3n o la ha tenido recientemente,&#8221; afirma el Dr. Samer Badr, director m\u00e9dico de Medicina Hospitalaria y presidente del Comit\u00e9 de Sepsis de Cooper. &#8220;Los familiares y cuidadores tambi\u00e9n pueden desempe\u00f1ar un papel importante, ya que podr\u00edan ser los primeros en notar que la persona est\u00e1 confundida, inusualmente cansada o simplemente que no act\u00faa como de costumbre.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conozca las se\u00f1ales de advertencia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Los signos y s\u00edntomas de la sepsis pueden incluir:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Temperatura muy alta o muy baja, o escalofr\u00edos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respiraci\u00f3n muy r\u00e1pida o dificultad para respirar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confusi\u00f3n, somnolencia, fatiga inusual o ca\u00eddas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Orinar muy poco o no orinar en absoluto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Piel h\u00fameda y fr\u00eda, p\u00e1lida, con manchas o descolorida<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dolor intenso o sensaci\u00f3n de estar extremadamente enfermo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presentar uno de estos s\u00edntomas no significa necesariamente que usted tenga sepsis. Sin embargo, una infecci\u00f3n que no mejora \u2014o que empeora, acompa\u00f1ada de s\u00edntomas preocupantes, debe tomarse en serio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No espere: la sepsis es una emergencia.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La sepsis puede progresar r\u00e1pidamente, por lo que su detecci\u00f3n y tratamiento tempranos son fundamentales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si usted o alguien que conoce tiene una infecci\u00f3n y su estado empeora o presenta s\u00edntomas preocupantes, busque atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica de inmediato. Informe a su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica sobre la infecci\u00f3n y pregunte: &#8220;\u00bfPodr\u00eda tratarse de sepsis?&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En caso de emergencia, llame al 911.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Cuando se trata de sepsis, el tiempo es clave&#8221;, afirma el <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/christopher-w-jones\/4211812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Jones, MD<\/a>, m\u00e9dico especialista en medicina de urgencias y jefe de la Divisi\u00f3n de Investigaci\u00f3n Cl\u00ednica de Cooper University Health Care. El Dr. Jones dirige un ensayo cl\u00ednico sobre sepsis en Cooper y forma parte del Comit\u00e9 de Sepsis de la instituci\u00f3n. &#8220;Cuanto antes reconozcamos lo que est\u00e1 sucediendo e iniciemos el tratamiento adecuado, mayores ser\u00e1n las probabilidades de evitar que la sepsis cause da\u00f1os graves&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfC\u00f3mo se trata la sepsis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Las personas con sospecha de sepsis deben ser evaluadas y tratadas r\u00e1pidamente. Los m\u00e9dicos pueden realizar an\u00e1lisis de sangre y otras pruebas para detectar infecciones o signos de afectaci\u00f3n de los \u00f3rganos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El tratamiento depende de la causa y la gravedad de la enfermedad. Puede incluir antibi\u00f3ticos para infecciones bacterianas, l\u00edquidos por v\u00eda intravenosa, medicamentos para mantener la presi\u00f3n arterial, ox\u00edgeno u otros tratamientos de apoyo para el organismo mientras se controla la infecci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Algunas personas con sepsis grave pueden requerir tratamiento y una vigilancia estrecha en una unidad de cuidados intensivos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfSe puede superar la sepsis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S\u00ed. Muchas personas sobreviven a la sepsis y se recuperan por completo, especialmente si se detecta a tiempo y se recibe un tratamiento eficaz. Sin embargo, dado que la sepsis es una enfermedad grave, la recuperaci\u00f3n puede llevar tiempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tras recibir el alta hospitalaria, algunas personas pueden experimentar debilidad, fatiga, problemas para dormir, dificultad para concentrarse, dolor, ansiedad u otros cambios f\u00edsicos y emocionales. Es posible que algunas necesiten rehabilitaci\u00f3n o atenci\u00f3n de seguimiento adicional mientras recuperan sus fuerzas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00abSobrevivir a la sepsis es un primer paso importante, pero la recuperaci\u00f3n no siempre termina cuando el paciente sale del hospital\u00bb, afirma el Dr. Puri. \u00abD\u00e9 tiempo a su cuerpo para recuperarse y hable con su profesional de la salud sobre cualquier s\u00edntoma o inquietud que persista tras regresar a casa\u00bb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Las personas que han sobrevivido a la sepsis tambi\u00e9n corren un mayor riesgo de volver a padecerla, por lo que es especialmente importante vigilar de cerca cualquier infecci\u00f3n futura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooper est\u00e1 impulsando el tratamiento de la sepsis.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Como el sistema de salud acad\u00e9mico l\u00edder de la regi\u00f3n y el \u00fanico centro de traumatolog\u00eda de Nivel I del sur de Nueva Jersey, Cooper contribuye a mejorar la forma en que se reconoce y trata la sepsis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Los m\u00e9dicos de Cooper ayudaron a desarrollar protocolos basados \u200b\u200ben evidencia que permiten a los equipos m\u00e9dicos identificar la sepsis e iniciar el tratamiento con rapidez. Dado que no existe un tratamiento \u00fanico para la sepsis, la atenci\u00f3n puede incluir antibi\u00f3ticos, l\u00edquidos por v\u00eda intravenosa y otros tratamientos adaptados a las necesidades de cada paciente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asimismo, Cooper participa en un ensayo cl\u00ednico de los Institutos Nacionales de Salud (NIH) que estudia c\u00f3mo el momento de administraci\u00f3n de los antibi\u00f3ticos puede influir en el tratamiento de la sepsis. Los investigadores contin\u00faan explorando nuevas formas de diagnosticar esta afecci\u00f3n, mientras que el Comit\u00e9 multidisciplinario de Sepsis de Cooper ayuda a incorporar los \u00faltimos avances de la investigaci\u00f3n a la atenci\u00f3n de los pacientes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reconoce las se\u00f1ales. Conf\u00eda en tu instinto. Act\u00faa r\u00e1pido.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si tiene una infecci\u00f3n que no mejora o que est\u00e1 empeorando, comun\u00edquese de inmediato con su profesional de la salud. Pregunte: &#8220;\u00bfPodr\u00eda esta infecci\u00f3n estar derivando en sepsis?&#8221; y si deber\u00eda acudir a urgencias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si presenta signos de advertencia graves \u2014como confusi\u00f3n, dificultad para respirar, debilidad extrema o sensaci\u00f3n de estar muy enfermo\u2014, acuda al servicio de urgencias m\u00e1s cercano o llame al 911.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A urinary tract infection (UTI). Pneumonia. An infected cut. Most infections get better with proper care. 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