- Description
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. This module focuses on the causes, signs, and treatment of sepsis in adults, including UKST’s ‘Sepsis 6’ pathway.
This module is recommended for all clinicians and health workers working with pregnant and recently pregnant women (including after miscarriage and termination). Users may wish to complete the Introduction to Sepsis module to gain initial awareness of sepsis before undertaking this learning.
Course Objectives
- Identify common causes of sepsis in a maternity patient
- Outline the risk factors for maternity patients
- Recognise the Red and Amber Flags
- Describe the diagnosis, management, and treatment of pregnant and recently pregnant women with sepsis
Please ensure your speakers are turned on as sound is required for the videos.
This module contains one or more videos or case studies detailing real accounts of personal loss due to sepsis. Some participants may find the content emotionally distressing. Please take care whilst completing this important learning experience, and seek support if needed.
Support from the UK Sepsis Trust can be accessed via:
https://sepsistrust.org/get-support/
