Sepsis – Spotting the signs

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to an infection causes damage to its own tissues and organs.

Early recognition and treatment are vital to save lives.

Below are links to a series of short videos (each under two minutes), produced by Patient Safety Learning in collaboration with The UK Sepsis Trust, aiming to raise awareness of the key signs and symptoms of sepsis.

• “Spotting the signs of sepsis in adults and young people” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAe8IDlAO_4
• “Spotting the signs of sepsis in school-aged children” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJIz93rvsSU
• “Spotting the signs of sepsis in under 5 years old” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggbUjMPmXQE
• “Sepsis risk in rural communities” – https://youtu.be/U1-6SzKkMJY