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Sepsis is life threatening…if concerned, seek advice immediately and ask #coulditbesepsis?

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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From Critical to Chronic: Unpacking Post-sepsis Recovery

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Each year, on 13th September we unite globally to recognise efforts to improve sepsis care and to reduce the devastating impact of this life-threatening illness. In 2025 World Sepsis Day falls on a Saturday.

The Queensland Sepsis Program invites you to join us on Tuesday 9th September from 2-3pm for our annual education event.

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM AWST

Join us on Thursday. 11th September for the 2025 WA Sepsis Grand Round, held at Perth Children’s Hospital and online via Teams.

The annual WA Sepsis Grand Round is a free event held during World Sepsis Week. It brings together clinicians, researchers, and consumers from across Western Australia to share knowledge, support professional development, and strengthen collaboration in sepsis care.

The event features presentations on paediatric, maternal, and adult sepsis, with a unique clinician panel chaired by consumers—asking the questions that matter most to patients.

Best Sepsis Care for Our Kids – A National Forum for Paediatric Sepsis Week

Best Sepsis Care for Our Kids is a national forum held during Paediatric Sepsis Week, an international initiative of the Sepsis Alliance that aims to raise awareness of sepsis in children, during the 3rd week of April annually.

Sepsis is a leading cause of harm in children worldwide, with infants and children aged under five years at greater risk. In Australia, vital work is being done in healthcare and community settings to increase awareness and improve outcomes for children diagnosed with sepsis and their families.

Led by highly experienced sepsis champions who are driving change in children’s care across the country and internationally, Best Sepsis Care for Our Kids will explore the full spectrum of care from early recognition to post sepsis support, incorporating powerful, real-life experiences shared by consumers.

Best Sepsis Care for Our Kids is a FREE online event, open to all healthcare professionals and consumers.