5th World Sepsis Congress | Sepsis Research & Innovations

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?

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Announcing the 5th World Sepsis Congress – April 8-9, 2025!

The Global Sepsis Alliance proudly presents the 5th World Sepsis Congress, a free, virtual event bringing together over 90 leading experts from around the world to discuss the latest in sepsis research, innovation, and policy.

Why Attend?

Sepsis remains one of the world’s leading causes of death and disability, yet timely recognition and treatment can save millions of lives. This year’s congress will highlight:

– Cutting-edge research on personalized medicine and innovative therapies
– AI-powered early detection to improve survival rates
– The growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
-How climate change is increasing the burden of infectious diseases
– Lessons from global success stories in reducing sepsis mortality
– The role of sepsis advocacy in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Be part of the conversation! In addition to expert presentations, the program features two impactful panel discussions amplifying patient voices and showcasing how system change can reduce sepsis mortality.

When? April 8-9, 2025

Where? Online – attend from anywhere!

Cost? FREE!

Register now: https://www.worldsepsiscongress.org/

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