Sepsis in General Practice

This one hour webinar will explore the identification and risk factors for sepsis. This session discusses risk factors, recognising signs ... Show more

Instructor

Jeshni Amblum-Almer

13 Students enrolled

Description
Curriculum
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CPD Hours : 1 Session Type: E-Learning

Course Summary

Sepsis is the clinical manifestation of infections acquired in the community setting or in a healthcare facility and is one of the most frequent type of adverse event that can occur during care delivery. Early identification of symptoms of sepsis or prevention will therefore, significantly improve outcomes.

Who Should Attend

This course is for all healthcare professionals working in clinical settings and seeing and treating patients.

Aims

To improve understanding of sepsis and NEWS2 scoring and recognise early interventions or preventative strategies to reduce the incidence of sepsis.

Objectives

Increase awareness of mortality associated with sepsis.
Define and differentiate between SIRs, sepsis and severe shock
Recognise the causes of sepsis
Review pathophysiology of sepsis.
Increased awareness of at risks groups such as post op/procedure, children, immunosuppressed and the elderly.
Recognise the complications associated with sepsis
Remote consultations and early recognition of sepsis
Increased awareness of NEWS Scoring.
Understanding steps that clinicians can take to reduce sepsis.
Using risk stratification tools
Education of patients (and carers) at risk and safety netting?