September was Sepsis Month
In September, our clinical team spent time during the month to talk all things Sepsis.
What is sepsis?
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs, with the immune system going into overdrive.
It can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and even death if not recognised and treated promptly.
There is no single sign or diagnostic test, and sepsis is indiscriminate: while it primarily affects very young children, older adults, and people with underlying health conditions, it can sometimes be triggered in those who are otherwise fit and healthy.
Sepsis always starts with an infection, such as chest infections or UTIs. It is not known why some people develop sepsis in response to these common infections whereas others don’t.
Infection Control
Our team experimented with a hand inspection cabinet.
This machine enables infection control officers and trainers to demonstrate best practice handwashing techniques. It instantly highlights where improved techniques will help to control the spread of infections such as COVID-19 and other unwanted infections that can eventually lead to contributing to sepsis. The cabinet visually shows the importance of hands being washed often and well, requiring the right technique and friction.
A special UV indicator lotion is applied to the hands and then washed off. When the hands are placed in the cabinet any remaining lotion will fluoresce under ultra violet lamp demonstrating the flaws in the handwashing technique.
Find out more here: https://sepsistrust.org/
Some facts and signs to look out for:
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