Sepsis Awareness Month: Recognizing the Signs with Dr. Ghim

About this episode

This episode discusses sepsis awareness and recognition with Dr. Michelle Ghim.

In this important episode of Open for Business , host Dave Barnhart sits down with Dr. Michelle Ghim of Frederick Health to shed light on a critical but often misunderstood medical emergency, sepsis . As part of Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr. Ghim explains what sepsis is, who is at risk, and why timely recognition and treatment are lifesaving. Listeners will learn about the TIME acronym, Temperature, Infection, Mental Decline, Extremely Ill, as a simple way to spot the warning signs, when to seek urgent care, and how prevention steps like managing chronic conditions and vaccinations play a vital role. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply looking to be more informed, this conversation provides essential knowledge that could save lives.

People in this episode

Host: Dave Barnhart

Guest: Dr. Michelle Ghim

Topics covered

• sepsis
• medical emergency
• health awareness
• urgent care
• chronic conditions
• vaccinations

Keywords

• sepsis
• awareness
• medical emergency
• TIME acronym
• urgent care
• chronic conditions
• vaccinations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Frederick Health

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