AR122 Sepsis: early recognition and management in adults and children
Course summary
This is an ideal course for practitioners who work with children and adults in acute or primary care. The focus is on early identification of sepsis and appropriate care management per national and international guidelines. This day also includes early recognition and management of suspected meningitis within children in line with national guidelines.
Who should attend?
Registered Nurses
Practice Nurses
Community Nurses
School Nurses
Allied Health Professionals
HCAs
Aims / objectives
At the end of this course you will:
- Be able to follow national and international guidelines to ensure rapid recognition and initiation of correct management of adults and children developing sepsis.
Course programme
- Definition and classification of sepsis severity
- The pathophysiology of sepsis
- Vigilance, screening and early recognition
- Investigations and markers
- Early interventions/immediate management (sepsis 6)
- Communication and rapid escalation (SBAR)
- Case scenarios
Led by
TBA