The mortality rate of sepsis in the elderly is related to the severity of the disease, the treatment method and their own conditions, in which the mortality rate of some elderly people is about 30%-40%, while the mortality rate of some elderly people is as high as 60%-80%.
1. Severity and treatment: the severity of sepsis in the elderly is related to the patient’s physical condition and the presence of primary diseases, etc. Therefore, once diagnosed, the elderly should be treated with medication under the guidance of a doctor, and take antibacterial drugs, such as cephalosporin and vancomycin, as appropriate.
2. Their own situation: after taking medication for a period of time, the condition of the elderly is likely to gradually recover, and will not have much impact on the body. However, if the elderly have some serious primary diseases, such as cirrhosis, uremia, etc., then the mortality rate will increase, and may reach about 30%-40%. Not only that, if the treatment is not timely and the problem of infection is triggered, then the mortality rate will even reach 60%-80%.
Doctors will formulate suitable treatment plans according to the specific conditions of the elderly, so the elderly should strictly follow the doctor’s arrangement during the treatment, do not self-medicate, and strengthen the daily care, pay attention to rest, so as not to aggravate the condition.