Receiving news of the death of a friend, family member, or loved one in a hospital, is tragic and devastating. Often times, we may think of it as an inevitable consequence of unfortunate circumstances. Whether or not we pray to God, we rest our hopes on the shoulders of the medical team. Fortunately, recent evidence has surfaced that we MAY be able to help reduce the risk of the MOST common cause of death in hospitals: sepsis .
Sepsis occurs when a bacteria, virus, or parasite causes infection, enters the blood, and the body mounts an uncontrolled inflammatory response. Having a weak immune system puts you at most risk, which includes: being very young or old, having diabetes or cancer, or experiencing major trauma or burns. The blood pressure can drop drastically, and blood clots can occur leading to organ failure. So what can be done about this?
Today, I’m going to share the 3 things based on not only a 2017 study that was able to reduce mortality by 87% in sepsis patients , but also based on Dr. Paul Marik’s expertise, who has successfully treated over 700 patients with sepsis at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA using this protocol: