
What Are Septic Shock and Sepsis? The Facts Behind These Deadly Conditions
When sepsis strikes, it can be fatal, with estimates suggesting it contributes to one-third to one-half of all in-hospital deaths.
June 07, 2016 12:00 PM
Hallie Prescott, M.D., M.Sc., is an assistant professor in internal medicine in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at the University of Michigan.
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When sepsis strikes, it can be fatal, with estimates suggesting it contributes to one-third to one-half of all in-hospital deaths.
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