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Technology Proposal ProjectBackground Almost 750,000 Americans every year are victims of sepsis and the number of cases continues to grow. Sepsis the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and an estimated 28-50% of those patients die. Sepsis evolves over time and can be hard to detect. Sepsis is missed in many patients because the changes can come quickly. Nurses are aware that sepsis can be fatal but may not be prepared to recognize it early and ensure appropriate emergency care.(“Helping Patients