September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Reminders across Michigan Medicine this month will emphasize the importance of spotting the signs of sepsis — a time-sensitive medical emergency that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death — and acting quickly to save lives. Click through to learn more!

Improving outcomes for patients with sepsis is a priority at Michigan Medicine, and a great deal of work is being done to provide care teams with the information and tools they need to spot sepsis early in order to prevent severe illness, irreversible organ damage and death. Click through to learn how you can be vigilant in keeping patients as safe as possible.