AIMS
To recognise signs of Sepsis and be able to care for those recovering from it
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand how Sepsis develops
- Be aware of the impact of Sepsis in healthcare
- Understand how NEWS2 relates to Sepsis
- Be able to calculate a NEWS2 score
- Know the NEWS2 thresholds
- Recognise common causes of Sepsis
- Recognidse the symptoms of Sepsis
- Be aware of septic shock
- Understand how Sepsis is treated in hospital
- Know how to support physical and psychological healing
- Be aware that PTSD can develop in survivors
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Introduction to Sepsis
- Sepsis
- How Sepsis Develops
- Facts and Statistics
- Post-Operative Sepsis
- People at Risk
Supporting People After Sepsis
- Going Home
- Supporting Physical Healing
- Supporting Psychological Healing
- PTSD
NEWS2
- What is NEWS2?
- Calculating NEWS2
- NEWS2 Thresholds and Triggers
- Clinical Response to NEWS2 Trigger Thresholds
Causes and Symptoms
- Sources of Infection
- Symptoms of Sepsis
- Late-Stage Sepsis – Septic Shock
- Outlook
Treating Sepsis
- The Sepsis Six
- Emergency Treatment
- Other Treatment
- Post Sepsis
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