Septic shock is a serious complication of sepsis, affecting 15 thousand Australians annually, with a global mortality rate of up to 50%. Occurring when blood pressure is dangerously low, septic shock starves organs and can rapidly lead to multiple organ failure or death. Adding to the severity of the condition is that some patients respond […]
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.
Sepsis Australia continues to make significant contributions to the global momentum on sepsis through its management and coordination of the Asia Pacific Sepsis Alliance (APSA) and membership of the Global Sepsis Alliance (GSA) Executive Board, a WHO advisor on sepsis. The 2030 Global Agenda for Sepsis is the first multi-year strategic vision aimed at alleviating […]
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Healthcare Professionals sepsis changes lives. let's change the story.Clinical management, education, and research, empowering professionals with vital knowledge for early recognition, prompt treatment, and better outcomes. resources for health professionalsview all References: Finfer S, Bellomo R, Lipman J, French C, Dobb G, Myburgh J et al. Adult population incidence of severe sepsis in Australian and New…
On 18 May, Chris and a small team of friends are heading to the NT to trek the entire length of the Larapinta Trail, a remarkable 223km desert challenge to raise funds and awareness for the prevention of Sepsis in Australia. Chris, as someone who has been touched by Sepsis, your contributions will make a […]
My experience with sepsis involves infertility and IVF. For anyone reading this who may be experiencing either of those, please understand that this story might be triggering but it does end well. For context, during this period of my life I had a three-year-old daughter, a husband and was generally healthy. Between March 2022 and […]
Initial Injury and Onset In early 2023, I was recovering from a cold virus when our new 12-week-old puppy, Harriet the Harrier, accidentally scratched my left shin, leaving a 1 cm wound. Initially, I thought little of it. Within 48 hours, I began experiencing flu-like symptoms and gastrointestinal upset. I assumed it was a recurrence […]
