Effectiveness of the sepsis six bundle in the management of acute adult sepsis in the UK
Why you should read this article: • To understand the role of the sepsis six care bundle in...
08 Dec 2020
Sepsis
Sepsis in children: how to spot the signs
Institute of Health Visiting resource helps parents recognise symptoms of sepsis in a child
02 Nov 2020
Early diagnosis and effective management of sepsis
Learn about prompt early treatment using care bundles such as the ‘sepsis six’
14 Sep 2020
COVID-19 and sepsis: what do the similarities mean for nurses and patients?
As with sepsis, for many people, the after-effects of COVID-19 will require long-term support
12 Aug 2020
Sepsis: many lives could be saved if paramedics had clear IV antibiotics guidance
Study reveals a drive for early sepsis diagnosis and pre-alerting the receiving hospital
23 Jul 2020
Sepsis, infection and children: what is the message?
In the absence of a national paediatric early warning score, when you should screen in...
18 May 2020
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COVID-19: patients are missing out on vital discharge information, warns sepsis charity
The UK Sepsis Trust has produced a recovery booklet for patients who leave critical care
29 Apr 2020
Using virtual reality to help nursing students identify sepsis
University says headsets allow students to gain experience in potential patient scenarios
28 Feb 2020
Do not hesitate when you’re faced with a deteriorating patient
Don't be afraid to put theory into practice as a nursing student – your patient’s life may...
18 Feb 2020
Sepsis care, vacancy rates, resus team: how a matron transformed her ED
Team has turned around an emergency department’s patient care and staff morale
10 Feb 2020
Assessment and management of fever in young children
Updated guidance aims to help nurses assess and manage fever in children aged under five
31 Jan 2020
Sepsis now a bigger killer than cancer, study suggests
Analysis of global data reveals 11 million sepsis-related deaths in 2017
17 Jan 2020
Management of cellulitis – new guidance includes antimicrobial prescribing strategy
Timely treatment of cellulitis is essential to avoid the development of sepsis
20 Dec 2019
Sepsis digital alert helps nurses to save lives at London trust
System warns staff if a patient may be at risk of the condition
20 Nov 2019
Screening for sepsis: SIRS or qSOFA? A literature review
Evidence from this article led to the creation of a screening tool developed by the author
15 Oct 2019
Sepsis Six update emphasises importance of early intervention by a senior clinician
Find out how revised tool helps you escalate concerns if you suspect a patient has sepsis
14 Oct 2019
Sepsis Six update: the important changes every nurse needs to know about
UK Sepsis Trust reviews first step in its screening and management tool
11 Oct 2019
Sepsis Six update: immediate attendance by senior clinician is made top priority
Sepsis screening tool has changed – find out what this means for nurses
08 Oct 2019