Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. This is why knowing the signs and symptoms of sepsis is so important. The signs and symptoms can best be remembered by using the acronym S-E-P-S-I-S. To learn more, visit MedStarHealth.org/Sepsis. #SepsisAwarenessMonth