Sepsis

Sepsis, a silent killer, is considered a medical emergency. It is the leading treatable cause of mortality globally projected to claim more than 6 million people worldwide (Burrell et al., 2016; Lester et al., 2018). It is time critical to promptly recognise the warning signs of sepsis and respond appropriately to achieve improved patient outcome. The aim of this module is to help improve awareness relating to the early recognition and treatment of sepsis, to reduce patient harm and improve safety.

Presented by:

Sinu Thomas

Mrs Sinu Thomas, MACN Registered Nurse, Australian College of Nursing

Sepsis

Sepsis, a silent killer, is considered a medical emergency. It is the leading treatable cause of mortality globally projected to claim more than 6 million people worldwide (Burrell et al., 2016; Lester et al., 2018).

It is time critical to promptly recognise the warning signs of sepsis and respond appropriately to achieve improved patient outcome.

The aim of this module is to help improve awareness relating to the early recognition and treatment of sepsis, to reduce patient harm and improve safety.

Your price: 60.00

Quantity:

Members: $30.00

Non-Members: $60.00

Content Type: Elearning module

CPD Hours: 4.00

Updated: Friday, 09 September 2022

Created: Friday, 28 August 2020

Area/s of Study

Clinical skills
Community and primary health
Critical care
Infection prevention
Paediatric
Perioperative
Wound management

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