Hanneke O.

I’ve lost my dear sister on August 28th, 2024, due to sepsis. She was 65 years old, had a small wound on her foot, was in septic shock. I understand now. She thought she suffered from the flu for 6 days, and collapsed in the toilet because of sudden blood pressure failure. She was admitted on the ICU, foot had to be amputated, but her whole leg was so bad they had to amputate that as well.

She suffered from severe diabetes, heart failure and ICD for 5 years and she decided to choose for palliative care. (Sepsis and Diabetes) After 4 days in ICU, 6 days hospital, we found a good hospice with loving and caring people in which she died after 2 days. My brother and I are devastated and sad although we understand it is better for our sister because she doesn’t have to suffer anymore.

Source: Janine, sister