Sepsis is the body’s life-threatening inflammatory response to an infection that can damage its own tissues and organs. Sepsis is a time-critical emergency that can lead to shock and potentially death if not recognised early and not treated promptly.
Sepsis can cause more rapid deterioration in young children and infants. It may not be a single symptom but a combination of changes in symptoms and your concern you child is looking or feeling worse than usual, when generally unwell with no obvious reason. Seek urgent medical care if your child has: If you or […]
Our Work STOPPING SEPSIS NATIONAL ACTION PLAN (SSNAP) In 2018 the Australian Sepsis Network and The George Institute for Global Health launched the National Action Plan to reduce the number of people who lose their lives each year to sepsis – a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection injures tissues and organs. Summary of key…
Clinical Management sepsis PRIORITIES Management priorities for sepsis include:1. Rapid recognition of symptoms and early initiation of treatment including prompt administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics and effective source control to manage the infection.2. Fluid resuscitation and, if necessary, vasopressor therapy to stabilise and maintain adequate tissue perfusion.3. Supportive care for organ dysfunction including respiratory and renal support along with continuous monitoring of…
I am a 63 year old nurse practitioner, wife to Bruce, mother to Sarah, Katie, Sean and Scott, Nanny to Will, Mila and Winnie. I have a large family, my parents are still alive, they immigrated from Scotland when I was a toddler. I have 4 sisters and a brother, lots of nieces and nephews. We are […]
Sepsis Australia is a collaborative of individuals and organisations who are working to prevent sepsis, improve outcomes for sepsis survivors and support families and carers, and those bereaved by sepsis.
In strong partnership with consumers, the Queensland Paediatric Sepsis Project (QPSP) aims to deliver a world leading holistic approach to paediatric sepsis within the acute care setting and beyond, including development of a comprehensive education and awareness platform; expansion of the sepsis pathway into inpatient areas of care; an integrated model of care for post-sepsis […]
Sepsis Associated with 1 in 5 Deaths Worldwide, Double Prior Estimates – Children and Poor Regions Hit Hardest Twice as many people are dying from sepsis worldwide than previously estimated, according to a groundbreaking study by an international team of scientists published in The Lancet today. Among them are a disproportionately high number of children […]
Sepsis is caused by the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to an infection and requires rapid intervention. It begins outside of the hospital for nearly 80 percent of patients.
