1. Sepsis Symptoms
- Breathing rate higher than 20 breaths per minute
- Confirmed or probable infection
- Fever above 101ºF or below 96.8ºF
- Heart rate higher than 90 beats per minute
2. Severe Sepsis Symptoms
- Abnormal heart functions
- Chills caused by a fall in body temperature
- Decrease in urination
- Extreme weakness
- Low platelet count
- Mental changes
- Patches of discolored skin
- Problems with breathing
- Unconsciousness
3. Septic Shock
- Symptoms of severe sepsis with very low blood pressure