alive, Charlotte was left with life-changing injuries including the loss of all her fingers from her left hand. After a lengthy rehabilitation process, Charlotte is now recovering well and you can read more about her rehabilitation here.
Unfortunately, as with many sepsis cases, Charlotte’s condition quickly deteriorated. It is estimated that mortality from sepsis increases 8% for every hour that treatment is delayed and as many as 80% of sepsis deaths could be prevented with rapid diagnosis and treatment. With the first hour being so critical it is positive news that the Scottish Government is taking steps to raise awareness of sepsis, the signs, and the symptoms.
For more information on sepsis, please visit the NHS and the UK Sepsis Trust websites