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Stop by the Sepsis stalls across the Trust on Monday 13 September

September 9, 2021

To mark World Sepsis Day we will be hosting Sepsis Awareness Stalls across the Trust on Monday 13 September. Stop by to find out more about what you can do to help understand, diagnose and treat this infection and ultimately save lives.

World Sepsis Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against sepsis. Sepsis accounts for at least 11 million deaths worldwide annually. Yet, depending on country and education, sepsis is known only to 7 – 50% of the people.

Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. It is the second most common cause of death in UK, second only to cardiovascular disease and it sadly remains one of the common causes of death here in at SWB.

Test your Sepsis knowledge by completing our Sepsis quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SEPSISsept

Colleagues who are unsure of the sepsis screening processes are encouraged to speak to their ward matrons or contact the deteriorating patients and resus team on ext. 5908.

Learn more about sepsis