Australia Shines a Spotlight on Sepsis

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) has released a new video series to raise awareness about sepsis (embedded above).

The ‘Spotlight on Sepsis’ video series was created as part of the National Sepsis Program.

Developed in partnership with The George Institute for Global Health and the Australian Sepsis Network, the series complements the National Sepsis Awareness Campaign toolkit resources.

The videos focus on the theme of the National Sepsis Awareness Campaign: “Could it be sepsis?” and aim to raise awareness and promote greater understanding about this serious condition among clinicians and the general public.

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About Sepsis

Sepsis is the common final pathway of all acute infections. It arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multiple organ failure, and death, especially if not recognized early and treated promptly.