risk factors that lead to sepsis can be reduced by many methods. perhaps the most important way to reduce the chance for sepsis is to first prevent any infections. vaccines good hygiene hand washing and avoiding sources of infection are excellent preventive methods. if infection occurs immediate treatment of any infection before it has a chance to spread into the blood is likely to prevent sepsis. this is especially important in patients who are at greater risk for infection such as those who have suppressed immune systems those with cancer people with diabetes or elderly patients.
how can sepsis (blood poisoning) be prevented?