Sepsis

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This module provides a comprehensive introduction to sepsis, emphasising its definition, early recognition, risk factors, and management strategies. Participants will learn how to identify sepsis symptoms promptly and understand the critical role of timely intervention in preventing severe complications or death.

What will you learn

  • What is Sepsis?

Understand the definition of sepsis, its life-threatening nature, and the body’s inflammatory response to infections.

 

  • Recognising Sepsis with TIME

Learn to identify sepsis symptoms using the TIME acronym: Temperature, Infection, Mental Decline, and Extremely Ill.

 

  • Early Signs: Could This Be Sepsis?

Explore common early indicators of sepsis, including fever, confusion, rapid heart rate, and signs of worsening infection, and understand why early recognition is crucial.

 

  • Identifying High-Risk Groups for Sepsis

Recognise populations most vulnerable to sepsis, such as the elderly, newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems or chronic illnesses.

 

  • Comprehensive Sepsis Treatment

Gain insights into immediate treatment strategies, including the importance of administering antibiotics within the “golden hour,” fluid resuscitation, and monitoring.

 

  • Responsibilities of Care Workers and Employers

Learn the roles of care workers in identifying symptoms and responding effectively, as well as employer responsibilities in providing training, resources, and infection control protocols.

 

  • Support, Awareness, and Preventive Measures

Understand how to support sepsis survivors, promote hygiene practices, encourage vaccinations, and build awareness through community engagement.

References

References

  1. What is Sepsis?
    NHS. (2023). Sepsis (Blood Poisoning). Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/
  2. TIME Acronym for Recognising Sepsis Symptoms
    Sepsis Trust UK. (2023). Spotting Sepsis. Available at: https://sepsistrust.org/spotting-sepsis/
  3. Could This Be Sepsis?
    Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2023). What is Sepsis?. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html
  4. Risk Factors for Sepsis
    World Health Organization (WHO). (2020). Sepsis Fact Sheet. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/sepsis
  5. Neonatal Risk Factors for Sepsis
    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2021). Neonatal Infection (Early Onset): Antibiotics for Prevention and Treatment. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg149
  6. Assessment of People with Suspected Sepsis
    NHS England. (2023). Sepsis: Improving Recognition and Management. Available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/patient-safety/sepsis/
  7. Finding the Source of Infection
    Mayo Clinic. (2023). Sepsis – Symptoms and Causes. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sepsis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351214
  8. Sepsis Treatment
    National Health Service (NHS). (2023). Sepsis Treatment Guidelines. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/treatment/
  9. Care Worker Responsibilities
    Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2023). Infection Prevention and Control Guidance. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/healthservices/infection-control.htm
  10. Employer Responsibilities
    Care Quality Commission (CQC). (2023). Regulation 12: Safe Care and Treatment. Available at: https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/regulations-enforcement/regulation-12-safe-care-treatment
  11. Support and Education
    UK Sepsis Trust. (2023). Sepsis Awareness and Education Resources. Available at: https://sepsistrust.org/resources/
  12. Preventing Sepsis
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2023). How to Prevent Sepsis. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/prevention/index.html
  13. Sepsis in Elderly Care
    Public Health England (PHE). (2022). Managing Infections in Older Adults. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infection-prevention-control-in-adult-care-settings
  14. Fact – Timely Antibiotics and Survival Rates
    Kumar, A., et al. (2006). Duration of Hypotension Before Initiation of Effective Antimicrobial Therapy is the Critical Determinant of Survival in Human Septic Shock. Critical Care Medicine, 34(6), pp. 1589-1596. Available at: https://journals.lww.com/ccmjournal/Abstract/2006/06000/

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