Australian Sepsis Grand Round – A collaboration between Alfred Health, Sepsis Australia and Safer Care Victoria

JUST ASK, COULD IT BE SEPSIS?

Sepsis is a life-threatening response to any infection that progresses quickly and requires immediate attention. Know the signs and symptoms (one or all of the following may be present).

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SEPSIS

Rapid breathing

Rapid heart rate

Confusion, slurred speech or disorientation

Fever or shivering

Muscle pain

Not passing urine

Discoloured skin

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO!

Early-stage sepsis:

Sufferers are generally unwell, may display one or all of the signs and symptoms, feel worse than when previously sick and there is concern
Contact healthdirect at https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/ OR Call 1800 022 222 (24 hours) and ask…could it be sepsis?

Later stage sepsis:

Sufferers are seriously unwell, likely to display significant changes in multiple signs and symptoms, feel like they might die and there is serious concern
CALL 000 Ambulance or if quicker go immediately to the closest Emergency Department and ask….could it be sepsis?

Key considerations:

If concerned get advice immediately
If seriously concerned get treatment immediately
Inflammation due to infection is normal but in sepsis the inflammation response is uncontrolled, it may start mildly but rapidly escalate to critical illness
Sepsis is difficult to recognise as it may not have an obvious cause, it can look like viral or bacterial illnesses such as flu, gastro or urinary tract infection
Trust your intuition…if it doesn’t feel right TAKE ACTION and always ask…could it be sepsis?

symptom checker Call 000

Advancing Sepsis Care Through Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration

The Australian Sepsis Grand Round (ASGR) is a free online event series dedicated to advancing best-practice sepsis care and fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals. Since its inception as the Victorian Sepsis Grand Round in 2021, ASGR has become a hub for knowledge exchange and professional development, uniting clinicians from Australia and around the world.

Presented by Alfred Health, Sepsis Australia and Safer Care Victoria, ASGR provides a platform for exploring, debating, and showcasing Australia’s world-class sepsis treatment and expertise. Through national collaborations, we curate diverse programs that focus on pioneering research and medical practices, driving innovation in sepsis care.

Join us at an Australian Sepsis Grand Round to help reduce the burden of sepsis, enhance patient care, and shape healthcare policy. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and contribute to the evolution of sepsis care.

Program

Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM AEST

INTRODUCTION

1830–1835 Welcome and Opening – Dr Judit Orosz, Intensive Care Specialist and Deputy Director, The Alfred ICU

SEPSIS UPDATES

1835–1845 Global and National Updates – Dr Brett Abbenbroek, Program Manager, Sepsis Australia and Asia Pacific Sepsis Alliance

1845–1850 Victorian Update – Safer Care Victoria

1850–1900 Panel Discussion – All presenters, chaired by Dr Steve McGloughlin

SEPSIS AND RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS

1900–1905 Introduction to Topic: Sepsis and Respiratory Infections

1905–1915 One Breath at a Time: Speaking Out on Sepsis and Respiratory Illness – Consumer Story

1915–1925 Influenza and Emerging Respiratory Viruses: Who’s at Risk in Australia? – Professor Allen Cheng

1925–1935 Sepsis Through the Respiratory Physician’s Lens – Dr Eli Dabscheck

1935–1955 Panel Discussion – All presenters, chaired by Dr Steve McGloughlin

1955–2000 Close