Sepsis awareness

Sepsis is a medical emergency. Minutes matter.

Step by step

1Warning signs include confusion, extreme pain, fever or shivering, clammy skin, shortness of breath, and a high heart rate.
2Say the word out loud: “Could this be sepsis?” It changes the speed of the response.
3Recent surgery, catheters, wounds, and chemotherapy raise risk.
4Call 911 for suspected sepsis — do not wait for a clinic appointment.

Before you move on

Write down who you spoke with, the date, and what they promised. A short dated note is the single most useful thing you can have if this issue has to be escalated later.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-01 by the Phoenix Health Compass editorial team.