The Sepsis Cascade Explained: From Infection to Multi-Organ Failure
Sepsis is a progressive chain reaction that turns a localized problem into a system-wide failure. Understanding this cascade helps EMS providers recognize severity early and act quickly. Step 1: Local Infection Every case of sepsis starts with a localized infection. Common sources include urinary tract infections, pneumonia, abdominal infections, and skin and soft tissue infections. […]