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FEATURE SEPSIS 5 people die every hour from sepsis in the UK. Worldwide, sepsis takes more lives per year than breast, bowel and prostate cancer combined. The charity Sepsis Research FEAT stresses that sepsis is a medical emergency and is working to raise greater awareness of this deadly condition among the public and the medical community. “Sepsis remains a major cause of serious illness and death in the UK and across the globe,” says Dr Colin Begg, a trustee of the charity and a Consultant Paediatric Intensivist at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. “20% of all deaths worldwide are associated with sepsis. Depending on the country, mortality varies between 15% in developed countries like the UK and over 50% in poorer nations. Its main impacts are on the very young and the very old, but it still remains one of the few disease processes that can kill a healthy young adult in hours.” Sepsis occurs when the body’s response to an infection spirals rapidly out of control, injuring its own tissues and organs which can result in multiple organ failure and death. The biological processes that cause sepsis are not well understood and it is for that reason that Sepsis Research FEAT is dedicated to funding research into the condition, alongside raising awareness of it. The charity is working with some of the best researchers in the world to understand the processes that lead to sepsis and identify new drugs, treatments and equipment which will lead to better outcomes for patients. When dealing with suspected sepsis cases, Dr Begg stresses the need for urgency. “Acting fast and early medical treatment can save lives, particularly for primary sepsis in otherwise healthy people.” However, he warns that recognising and diagnosing is not always easy. “Sepsis usually begins with an infection - for example, chest, skin, urine, meningitis - but, in the early stages, symptoms can be vague and hard even for doctors and nurses to recognise.” The fi ve key symptoms of sepsis which Dr Begg and Sepsis Research FEAT advise people to look for are: • Confusion • Not passing as much urine as normal In its early stages, sepsis can have similar symptoms to common conditions like the fl u and chest infections. However, if someone has any of these symptoms becoming noticeably worse, this could indicate sepsis. “I’m well aware that colleagues in primary care or in the community setting face great challenges in separating sepsis patients out from those with a simple infection.” says Dr Begg. “I think the key is risk assessment and good basic observations. Gut feeling plays a big part. If a patient looks seriously ill, think ‘could this be sepsis?’ and voice your concerns when referring on. Early administration of parenteral antibiotics, IV fl uids and oxygen will save lives and can prevent organ failure requiring ICU admission.” 246,000 people are affected by sepsis in the UK each year and of that fi gure, around 50,000 people lose their lives. However, even if someone is fortunate enough to recover, the impact of sepsis can still be devastating for them. Up to half of those who survive are left with serious consequences such as having limbs amputated or long-term mental trauma. According to Dr Begg “many surviving patients suffer from the consequences of sepsis for the rest of their lives.” September is Sepsis Awareness Month and it is a key time of year for Sepsis Research FEAT to spread the word so that more people are aware of the fi ve key symptoms of sepsis and understand how serious the condition is. If members of the public can recognise the signs, they can quickly seek medical help and improve their chances of recovery. For those in the medical community, it is vital to keep the key symptoms at the forefront of your mind and ensure early diagnosis so that patients’ chances of survival increase. The charity’s Chief Operating Offi cer, Colin Graham, is calling on everyone across the UK to mark Sepsis Awareness Month this year. “It seems unthinkable that in 2022 there still exists a condition that can kill a previously healthy adult in hours. Please get involved in any way you can this Sepsis Awareness Month, whether that be by spreading the word among family and friends or fundraising with colleagues to support research into this deadly condition. Whatever you do will play an important part in the fi ght against sepsis.” AMBULANCE UK - AUGUST • Very high or low temperature • Uncontrolled shivering • Cold or blotchy arms and legs Someone with sepsis might not show all of these symptoms at once and other symptoms they could have include: • diffi culty breathing • rapid heartbeat Find out more about Sepsis Research FEAT and ways to get involved this Sepsis Awareness Month at https://sepsisresearch.org.uk • feeling dizzy or faint 102 For further recruitment vacancies visit: www.ambulanceukonline.com
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