JUST ASK, COULD IT BE SEPSIS?

Sepsis is a life-threatening response to any infection that progresses quickly and requires immediate attention. Know the signs and symptoms (one or all of the following may be present).

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SEPSIS

Rapid breathing

Rapid heart rate

Confusion, slurred speech or disorientation

Fever or shivering

Muscle pain

Not passing urine

Discoloured skin

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO!

Early-stage sepsis:

Sufferers are generally unwell, may display one or all of the signs and symptoms, feel worse than when previously sick and there is concern
Contact healthdirect at https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/ OR Call 1800 022 222 (24 hours) and ask…could it be sepsis?

Later stage sepsis:

Sufferers are seriously unwell, likely to display significant changes in multiple signs and symptoms, feel like they might die and there is serious concern
CALL 000 Ambulance or if quicker go immediately to the closest Emergency Department and ask….could it be sepsis?

Key considerations:

If concerned get advice immediately
If seriously concerned get treatment immediately
Inflammation due to infection is normal but in sepsis the inflammation response is uncontrolled, it may start mildly but rapidly escalate to critical illness
Sepsis is difficult to recognise as it may not have an obvious cause, it can look like viral or bacterial illnesses such as flu, gastro or urinary tract infection
Trust your intuition…if it doesn’t feel right TAKE ACTION and always ask…could it be sepsis?

symptom checker Call 000

Join Our Fight

Join us to reduce the burden of sepsis through a direct tax deductable donation. Every amount whether small or large makes an invaluable contribution to the delivery of our program to prevent sepsis, improve care and give survivors and families the best chance for good outcomes and a productive life. Thank you for considering a donation to Sepsis Australia.

how can i donate to sepsis australia?

In order to donate to Sepsis Australia, please use the form below and select the following options.

When completing the ‘I’d like to give to’ section select ‘Sepsis Australia’ in the drop-down menu under ‘Area of Greatest Need’. A tax receipt will be provided from The George Institute for Global Health. For further information or support, please get in touch with one of our team members.