Sepsis and Children

[@starhunt1951]

I don’t see people with prosthetics as disabled they are just people with a unique challenge that they can adapt anything to. So glad that Michael is here to tell his story.

[@kimbok5971]

I've watched several of these sepsis videos, to date, and it seems to me that many medical professionals are slow to recognize sepsis. I think in addition to educating the public, more needs to be done to make the medical community more alert to the symptoms of sepsis and make sure hospitals are equipped to treat it. It's amazing how Michael is adjusting to his "new normal".

[@lisajada1505]

What an inspirational young man you are Michael. Your positivity,resilience and love of life will serve you well. You are a champion

[@FSweet]

My baby had sepsis when he was 10 months. He had a high fever, took him to the hospital and they said it was a virus, went back home. Next day, high fever and took again and this time I said I am not leaving this places until you do a blood panel and something for my son…they did a blood panel and asked me if I wanted to stay in the hospital waiting for the result..of course I did, in the meantime they gave him antibiotics “just in case” ( that saved him). 12 hours later blood panel revealed salmonella that became a blood infection. Very hard days. Today, he is 13 months, he is healthy thank God, he immune system is kind of weak, we are taking our time to recuperate.

[@tinaradlowski2184]

Like a Dr. said to me one time "The squeaky wheel gets the grease"

[@sadib4782]

as an EMT, the amount of advanced medical professionals who don’t recognize the red flags for sepsis is terrifying to me.

[@glendathaiday3063]

My 12 yr old son is on life support now from this awful sickness. Fighting for his life. So very heartbreaking.

[@thomasheymann6293]

I am so sorry to hear that. Sending him and your family prayers and best wishes.

[@sepsisalliance]

We are so sorry to hear about your son and wish him the best in his fight! If you are interested in learning more about sepsis and accessing our online networking community for sepsis survivors and caregivers, please visit: www.sepsis.org/sepsis-alliance-resources/

[@Qwikree]

Omg he plays sport, drives and write better than so many people...you are amazing

[@rebeccav4478]

What an incredibly resilient young man!!

[@mytwoandmeis3]

Wow! This young man will save lives, and change the world in whatever way he chooses to do so!

[@AS-yz2iz]

That poor mom. I'm so sorry her little boy and his family had to go through that. I know what it's like to almost lose your child. Our son had cancer when he was a teenager.

[@lesliehaas1986]

This kid is amazing! Parents You’ve got to see this

[@leece_6702]

These people, like most, did do the right thing, they took him in to be seen. The problem is that too many health professionals still don't recognise sepsis and send then away! So by the time they finally do get treatment, it's either too late, or they're letft facing multiple amputations

[@cacampbell3654]

Thank goodness 17,000 people have watched part or all of this! Such a great film! And sooooo important!!! Well done all!!! ❤️👊🎉👌🏾🥳🌟🥰👍💪🏽

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Very important information. Thank you for sharing it. I have a strong feeling that Michael is going to hit his life out of the park. What a winning attitude! I hope you’ll do a follow-up story on this dude.

[@lexi7773]

This young man is an incredible inspiration! God bless you and your family.❤️🙏🏻

[@liou1369]

Good to see he is living his life on his terms.

[@KarunaGhimire-k7k]

Much love and strength to you Michael. You are an inspiration. Keep going buddy ❤❤

[@maryjennings228]

Thank you for the education. God Bless Nurses. Peace-out 🌏💕

[@hnttakata713]

Michael and this beautiful family, bless you for sharing your story

[@sharkkakirde1]

Very Brave young man,,,God bless you.

[@constancemccoy6931]

God Bless this family.

[@shawnnov13]

Michael I wish u so much happiness & strength 🙏

[@christinebrown179]

Awesome kid!!!!!❤

[@PeggyChan.]

Michael you are AMAZING!

[@sandycares2995]

Micheal You are a Champion!!’

[@CatCmdr]

Michael = Super Hero!! ❤️

[@barrydavid6634]

im very sorry that young boy went through that, but he looks awesome with no limbs! sure wish i could be an awesome amputee like him and many others!

[@danielegarotti7884]

What??

[@kellyruddy6064]

Is he OK

[@thomasplouffe1363]

poor kid....loosing all his limbs at such a young age

[@jenh7270]

I would really appreciate being able to get in touch with the family in this video. My 4 year old niece requires 4 amputations following septic shock and I note in the video months were allowed to pass before amputation occurred. I am very keen to understand the journey post sepsis to amputation and beyond.

[@sepsisalliance]

Hi Jen, we are very sorry to hear about your niece. Please email Alex at [e-mail] so we can provide you with more information. Also, please visit our website at sepsis.org for to learn more about sepsis.

[@jjcgrass]

Praise God🙏

[@kathyf.2002]

LOVE.

[@kerryannsingh]

The man that is talking.... is he a Trinidadian?

[@Babyboffa2018]

It’s what was known as “blood poisoning” when I was a kid.

[@graciefreebush394]

I wish they had named the medication given by the pediatrician for the "flu".