Sep 11 ASGR Global updates & the future of sepsis

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?

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A collaboration between Alfred Health, Sepsis Australia and Safer Care Victoria

Join us at The Australian Sepsis Grand Round leading up to World Sepsis Day!

Held in the lead-up to World Sepsis Day, this free online event brings together experts and system leaders to share the latest in sepsis care, policy, and innovation.

Program Highlights:

Global & National Perspectives – Featuring Dr Brett Abbenbroek (Sepsis Australia), Louise McKinlay (Safer Care Victoria) and Dr David Anderson ASM (Ambulance Victoria)

The Future of Sepsis – Insights from Toby Mathieson (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care) and A/Prof Amith Shetty (NSW Health) on AI and early detection in hospitals and emergency departments

Live Q&A + Panel Discussion – Engage with a multidisciplinary panel of experts

Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, nurse, paramedic, policymaker or student join us for this important discussion on improving outcomes in sepsis.

Details

Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm (AEDT) (convert to your time zone via the World Meeting Planner)

Zoom access link: To be provided closer to the date

Cost: Free of charge

Audience: All health professionals are invited and encouraged to attend

Program – Go to www.australiansepsisgrandround.org for the program and speaker profiles.

About Us

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 worldwide.

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 focused on pioneering research and medical practices that drive 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.

More information and education opportunities:

For more information about sepsis, visit the Sepsis Australia website: australiansepsisnetwork.net.au.
Stay updated on social media by following @sepsisAU, @EmergEdu or @LinkedIn_ICU
Explore additional CME/CPD opportunities through Alfred Health in emergency care or intensive care.