Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Early signs of sepsis may include severe pain, shortness of breath, and mental confusion.

The treatment can vary by the cause but typically involves intravenous (IV) fluids, antibiotics, and medications that reduce the risk of septic shock.Septicemia vs. SepsisSepticemia and sepsis are ...

Sepsis-induced acidosis and hypoxemia can increase pulmonary artery pressure, prolonging the patency of the ductus arteriosus (PDA). [16] The murmur associated with a PDA is best heard at the ...