My sepsis journey was the culmination of COVID isolation, missed opportunities, and a lack of awareness of early infection symptoms. As I write this in 2025, I reflect on my experience as one of survival—and a lifelong lesson in gratitude. My story begins on New Year’s Eve, 2022. A small group of close friends and […]
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Sepsis is a time-critical complex condition that requires evidence-based care delivered by appropriate levels of well trained, qualified and experienced staff supported by proactive organisational and quality processes, sophisticated technologies and reliable infrastructure. In 2017, the estimated sepsis incidence in the Asia Pacific region ranged from 120 to 200 per 100,000 population in Australia to […]
Education sepsis education Education and training resources for health professionals wanting to increase their knowledge and understanding of sepsis care in adults and children. Global and national education resourcesGlobal and National Sepsis Education and Training Programs. Sepsis Australia Digital Pocketbook Welcome to Sepsis Australia’s Digital Pocketbook — your on-demand hub for over 40 educational videos…
Personal stories of individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by sepsis.
Wedding dresses are often worn once, then carefully stored away, preserved in boxes and remembered through photos and stories. But for a group of women committed to making a difference, these dresses became part of something more. Held in Perth, Love and Lace – A Vintage Wedding Dress Story, showcased decades of bridal fashion and […]
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…
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 […]
Ask…#could it be sepsis?Sepsis affects 84,000 people each year in Australia of which 12,000 die. Sepsis is preventable, please support our fight to tackle sepsis.Donate Today september sepsis awareness monthEach year we amplify our efforts to raise awareness in September and for World Sepsis Day on the 13th, join us and save a life. Activities…
