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Information and Gifts: Septicemia and Sepsis

Information regarding Septicemia & Sepsis

  • Septicemia and sepsis are bloodstream infections, often requiring a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the hospital.
  • Early treatment for this condition is often very aggressive. Due to the nature of the treatment flowers and other deliveries may not be able to be sent directly to the patients room. Please check with family and other relatives to see if the patient is able to receive gifts. Family support is often critical for such a hospital stay.
  • The term sepsis is often used interchangeably with septicemia. 

Septicemia & sepsis resources for friends & family

  • The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a page found here with inpatient care solutions and challenges. 
  • The Sepsis Alliance, an organization with the mission to save lives has an information found here regarding the treatment and care of sepsis. 
  • The Mayo Clinic webpage offers information and care options on their website. The guidelines found on this page offer treatment solutions, risk factors, complications and causes of sepsis. Click here to find more.

Get Well Gifts for Septicemia & Sepsis

  • Due to the nature of the treatment flowers and other deliveries may not be able to be sent directly to the patients room. Please check with family and other relatives to see if the patient is able to receive gifts.
  • Family support is often critical for such a hospital stay. Orders from Get Well Gifts can be sent directly to a patients home to show support for the family.
  • Affirmations for Healing (ebook) is a resource for powerful affirmations. The Get Well Balloon Bunch is another wonderful gift for both the patient and the family.

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