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In a discussion about sepsis, Jackie Duda and Brooke DeSantis shared their personal experiences with the condition and discussed its causes, symptoms, and prevention. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It can be caused by a variety of infections, including urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and skin infections. The speakers emphasized the importance of early detection and treatment, as sepsis can lead to organ failure and death if not addressed promptly. They also highlighted the need for more awareness and education about sepsis, as many people are unaware of its symptoms and risks. The speakers also discussed the recent passing of a bill in Maryland that mandates a sepsis protocol in healthcare facilities, which they hope will be replicated nationwide.
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12:10:08 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : https://www.loveforlochlin.com/
12:12:17 From renee jefferson : I've often find NPs and MDs hesitant to write orders for a UA. I work at a CCRC on the health center side.
12:12:28 From Joan Resau to Hosts and panelists : What is UA
12:13:56 From renee jefferson : good info
12:18:47 From zahida hasan : Zahida here, my brother had cancer and was hospitalized and had treatments etc, and had passed away there in emergency,...he also had sepsis
12:22:58 From Elizabeth Evans : Am I hearing that a UA can determine if one a candidate for Sepsis? Therefore could be used as a preventative measure?
12:23:02 From mary busse : I am a very grateful sepsis survivor!!! Went from well to the ICU in 36 hours. I have since met other survivors, more than I can count. Is there an increase in cases, or am I just more aware of it.
12:24:58 From renee jefferson : I suspected my mother had a UTI, I requested a UA. My mom was living in a LTC facility. Her UA came back contaminated. I was told after I asked for the results. I requested for it to be run again. She became septic as a result from the delay. She ended up with sepsis, in the hospital, IV antibiotics. She didn't respond to the antibiotics. She came home on hospice and died.
12:27:40 From Bonnie Elliott to Hosts and panelists : What are they doing in the 24 hours waiting for antibiotic test results?
12:28:33 From mary busse : I did not know I am now more susceptible. Why is that?
12:35:31 From Bonnie Elliott to Hosts and panelists : The hospital told us that my 53 y.o. mountain biking, skiing, fit and active brother would be on dialysis for the rest of his life if he survived.
12:40:28 From Bonnie Elliott to Hosts and panelists : Kidneys were failing
12:41:48 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : At The Love for Lochlin Foundation Inc our Mission is to prevent, educate, and drive awareness to the deadly impacts of the Flu and Sepsis in Frederick County Maryland.
It is our promise that we will work tirelessly to see that no more lives are lost to the Flu or SEPSIS due to the lack of access to resources needed in our community. https://www.loveforlochlin.com/
12:42:11 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Sepsis nearly killed me. This is what it was like.
Pain, fever, an emergency flight to a trauma unit. Recovering from near-death has meant taking care of my mental health, too.
By Jackie Duda https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/09/16/sepsis-septic-shock-experience-near-death/
12:45:11 From Aleta Harris : Are there Any quality measures with the local and state governments and or collaboration with the Infection control departments at the hospital or with other organizations like NIH NAID ( infectious disease) division that promotes ways to decrease incidents of sepsis ?
12:48:00 From Elizabeth Evans : Because wearing masks is listed as preventative and Sepsis is an infection, does this mean that Sepsis is contagious?
12:51:06 From Sandra Mao : is there a good urine test kit that can be performed at home?
12:51:18 From Melissa Rae to Hosts and panelists : Do patients with sepsis often become tachycardic?
12:51:38 From Elizabeth Evans : Thank you so much! This has been a highly informative session!
12:53:40 From Kathleen Steed to Hosts and panelists : The mother of colleague, Christian John Willis, at a former job died from what I thought was sepsis. Instead, it may have been another disease. Is this similar to sepsis? In looking up his website, it said, “Christian is the founder and executive director of the Peggy Lillis Foundation for C. diff Education & Advocacy (PLF), the leading national nonprofit dedicated to building a nationwide Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) awareness movement by educating the public, empowering advocates and shaping policy. Christian and his brother, Liam, founded PLF in response to the April 2010 death of their mother Margaret “Peggy” Lillis, a 56-year-old Brooklyn kindergarten teacher, from a community-acquired CDI.”
12:54:31 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Tachycardia https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/tachycardia#:~:text=Tachycardia means that your heart,dangerous or even life-threatening.
12:55:06 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : From Kathleen Steed to All Panelists 12:53 PM
The mother of colleague, Christian John Willis, at a former job died from what I thought was sepsis. Instead, it may have been another disease. Is this similar to sepsis? In looking up his website, it said, “Christian is the founder and executive director of the Peggy Lillis Foundation for C. diff Education & Advocacy (PLF), the leading national nonprofit dedicated to building a nationwide Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) awareness movement by educating the public, empowering advocates and shaping policy. Christian and his brother, Liam, founded PLF in response to the April 2010 death of their mother Margaret “Peggy” Lillis, a 56-year-old Brooklyn kindergarten teacher, from a community-acquired CDI.”
12:55:49 From Kathleen Steed to Hosts and panelists : Is community-acquired CDI similar to sepsis?
12:56:03 From Crystal Thomas : I know someone who got it from a prostate exam. make sure Dr is using new gloves and washed hands
12:56:28 From Kathleen Steed to Hosts and panelists : C. Diff
12:57:25 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : C. difficile infection https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/c-difficile/symptoms-causes/syc-20351691
12:58:04 From Melissa Rae to Hosts and panelists : Thank you so much, Brooke and Jackie
12:58:18 From Mary Graves : Question...not sure how lactic acid issue is found. Can't remember
12:58:43 From zahida hasan : thank you Brooke and Jackie Duda,...so sorry to hear about your son, and thank you for spreading the word
12:58:54 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : https://www.loveforlochlin.com/
12:58:58 From zahida hasan : bye Steve, thanks again and see you next time
12:59:03 From Betty BAHADORI : Another excellent presentation. Thank you.
12:59:19 From renee jefferson : Great presentation! Thank you!
12:59:41 From zahida hasan : Jackie glad you're o.k.
12:59:49 From Rommel Timbal to Hosts and panelists : The lactic acid levels is indicative of sepsis in an emergency room protocol for sepsis.
13:00:08 From Kathleen Steed to Hosts and panelists : Thank you. Ms. DeSantis explained that CDI, which she acquired while hospitalized, can lead to sepsis, which I understood that Christian’s mother died from.
13:00:18 From mary busse : I am now even more grateful! I had no idea what complications I might have had. I was in good health before bounced back over a period of time
13:01:54 From Crystal Thomas : Thanks so much for this life saving information ??
13:02:06 From zahida hasan : good luck with the Bill
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13:02:34 From Beth Merricks : Another fantastic program. Thank you!
13:02:45 From Bonnie Elliott to Hosts and panelists : It was awesome as always!!
13:03:02 From zahida hasan : yea UTI
13:03:03 From Kris O’Keefe to Hosts and panelists : Thanks all! Sorry for your loss, Brooke. You are both champions!
13:03:11 From Marcy Silver : Thank for this important information!
13:03:28 From Kathleen Steed to Hosts and panelists : A great hour, as usual. I will suggest DOROT also schedule this presentation.
13:03:34 From Joan Resau to Hosts and panelists : Excellent presentation thank you
13:03:57 From June O'Donnell : thank you
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