09/03/2026
Every 2 minutes sepsis takes a life in the U.S. A surgery can go exactly as planned, but become tragic during recovery.
The challenge is that some early warning signs of sepsis can be difficult to distinguish from the discomfort and fatigue that often come with recovery.
It's Sepsis Awareness Month, and we are sharing what patients and families should know about post-surgical sepsis, the changes that shouldn't be ignored, and why timely recognition and treatment matter.
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Sepsis can develop after a successful surgery. Know the warning signs, what to watch for during recovery, and why timely treatment matters.