Pharmacy First: Recognising Sepsis
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 23rd February 2024
Resource to Help Decision Making
A useful one page summary from the NPA on how to spot the symptoms of Sepsis.
As pharmacies see an increasing number of patients with infections, it is important to always think ‘could it be sepsis?’
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs.
It occurs when the body’s immune system, which normally helps to protect us and fight infection, goes into overdrive. It can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and sometimes death, especially if not recognised early and treated promptly.
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