Each year over 750,000 patients are diagnosed with severe sepsis in the United States.  Although most common in the hospital, sepsis often strikes patients in the out-of-hospital setting.  There are many reasons for the frequency increase-an aging population, increasing frequency of immunosuppressant diseases, and an increase of drug-resistant bacteria. This RapidCE lesson discusses the physiology and treatment of sepsis.

“Good Course should be mandatory for all EMS providers.” Paramedic user comment

“Awesome review. Thank you!: Paramedic user comment

“This Lesson was well done, for rather complex subject.” EMT user comment

“Excellent course.” EMT user comment

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Tags: EMT CE lesson, Infection, Medical, Patient Assessment, RapidCE, Sepsis

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