Sepsis is a serious condition affecting over 30 million people worldwide. As many as 44,000 people in the UK die every year because of the illness and its complications. While experts understand how it occurs — the body attacks itself in response to an infection — no one fully understands why it happens. The result can be a potentially deadly condition that can strike at any time, which is why learning about it is one of the best ways to help treat and prevent future cases.
This course goes into detail about sepsis, beginning with the various risk factors that could make someone more susceptible. It then reviews the major signs and symptoms of sepsis, giving you information on when treatment should start, along with the ways medical staff and patients can reduce the risk of developing sepsis. Finally, it covers the treatment options available.
You will learn:
- Which groups are at the highest risk of developing sepsis following an initial infection
- How to properly clean a wound or burn to reduce the risk of infection
- The three stages of sepsis, along with the signs and symptoms present at each stage
- How sepsis can be prevented, and the importance of antibiotics
- The specific courses of treatment for sepsis
This single-module course offers around 0.5 hours of learning, including a quiz. It sits within our Care courses and CPD courses — see our Health & Safety courses for related training.
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