April 19, 2024

Patients Share Stories of Sepsis Survival

Sepsis Survival

Sepsis is a dangerous, fast-moving infection that can lead to coma, tissue damage, organ failure, amputation of limbs, and death. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is committed to sepsis survival. Two former sepsis patients recently shared their stories. 

MedStar St. Mary’s Decreases Sepsis Deaths

sepsis

Sepsis is a potentially deadly condition, but it can be treated. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown has been working for the past year to increase efforts to recognize sepsis early, treating it quickly to ensure the condition doesn’t cost a patient his or her life.