Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes damage to its tissues and organs. It’s a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Unfortunately, lack of awareness and delayed medical intervention can lead to fatal consequences. In this article, we discuss the case of a father who died of sepsis after noticing a spot on his leg. His story sheds light on the importance of early detection and treatment of sepsis, which can save lives.
A man in the UK died of sepsis caused by Necrotising Fasciitis, a rare flesh-eating infection, soon after discovering a spot on his leg. Brett Dymond, 38, had been experiencing hallucinations and noticed the swelling when his wife Charlene called 111 for help. He was diagnosed with sepsis at the hospital, but his organs began to fail, and he fell into a coma, during which he had two cardiac arrests. Despite showing signs of recovery, Dymond had sustained significant brain damage from another cardiac arrest, and his family decided to turn off the life support machine. His family believes that Dymond may have caught the infection through a wound on his leg while doing gardening or garage work. Necrotising Fasciitis can be found in soil, and his family is still unsure of the source. Dymond’s family has launched a GoFund Me campaign to help his young children and wife with funeral expenses.
