Sepsis
About the course
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.
Course Content
References
References
- What is Sepsis?
NHS. (2023). Sepsis (Blood Poisoning). Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/ - TIME Acronym for Recognising Sepsis Symptoms
Sepsis Trust UK. (2023). Spotting Sepsis. Available at: https://sepsistrust.org/spotting-sepsis/ - 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 - Risk Factors for Sepsis
World Health Organization (WHO). (2020). Sepsis Fact Sheet. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/sepsis - 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 - Assessment of People with Suspected Sepsis
NHS England. (2023). Sepsis: Improving Recognition and Management. Available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/patient-safety/sepsis/ - 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 - Sepsis Treatment
National Health Service (NHS). (2023). Sepsis Treatment Guidelines. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/treatment/ - 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 - 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 - Support and Education
UK Sepsis Trust. (2023). Sepsis Awareness and Education Resources. Available at: https://sepsistrust.org/resources/ - Preventing Sepsis
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2023). How to Prevent Sepsis. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/prevention/index.html - 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 - 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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