Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 13, 2026
07:30
Design of Cecal Ligation and Puncture and Intranasal Infection Dual Model of Sepsis-Induced Immunosuppression
Published on: June 15, 2019
10.7K
Sepsis care: getting it right every time
Chris Carter1, Kevin Crimmons2, Sue Viveash2
1Birmingham City University and is chair of the RCN's defence nursing forum.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|October 18, 2016
Insights
Sepsis affects 150,000 people in the UK annually, causing 44,000 deaths. This deadly condition claims more lives than several major cancers combined.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Sepsis is a life-threatening condition.
- The UK faces a significant burden of sepsis cases and mortality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical impact of sepsis in the UK.
- To raise awareness of sepsis as a major public health concern.
Main Methods:
- Data analysis of UK sepsis incidence.
- Comparison of sepsis mortality with other major diseases.
Main Results:
- An estimated 150,000 sepsis cases occur yearly in the UK.
- Sepsis results in 44,000 deaths annually in the UK.
- Sepsis mortality exceeds combined deaths from bowel, breast, and prostate cancers.
Conclusions:
- Sepsis represents a substantial and often underestimated public health crisis in the UK.
- Urgent attention and resources are needed to combat sepsis effectively.
Abstract:
In the UK, there are an estimated 150,000 cases of sepsis per year, resulting in 44,000 deaths. This equates to more deaths than from bowel, breast and prostate cancer combined according to the Sepsis Trust.
Related Concept Videos
01:28Asepsis
3.7K
The condition of being free from disease-causing living pathogens is asepsis. Aseptic techniques include a set of standard practices to achieve asepsis. An example is the regular environmental cleaning of all parts of the healthcare facility and hand hygiene at home before preparing or eating food. Medical and surgical asepsis in healthcare practice protects patients from harmful pathogens, minimizes the risk of contamination of susceptible sites, and reduces the risk of infection transmission.
3.7K
01:22Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures
4.7K
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
4.7K
01:23Hand hygiene
6.4K
Asepsis is the practice of preventing or breaking the chain of infection. The nurse employs aseptic techniques to prevent the spread of microorganisms and reduce the risk of diseases. Hand hygiene is the cornerstone of aseptic techniques and is classified into medical and surgical asepsis. Medical asepsis includes hand hygiene and the use of gloves. Surgical asepsis, or the sterile technique, refers to practices that render and keep objects and areas free of microorganisms.
Hand washing...
Hand washing...
6.4K
01:26Standard Precaution
3.3K
Standard precautions are the minimum infection control safeguards used while caring for all patients, irrespective of their disease condition. They help prevent the spread of common infectious microorganisms to healthcare workers, patients, and visitors in all healthcare settings.
Hand hygiene is the most crucial means to prevent the transmission of disease. Employers are legally required to provide their workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure or contact with...
Hand hygiene is the most crucial means to prevent the transmission of disease. Employers are legally required to provide their workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure or contact with...
3.3K
01:28Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management
581
Introduction:For diagnosing acute pyelonephritis, a comprehensive patient history is collected to identify symptoms such as dysuria, frequent or urgent urination, flank pain, or costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness that may suggest a kidney infection.Physical ExaminationDuring the physical examination, CVA tenderness is assessed. This involves gentle percussion over the costovertebral angle, where tenderness often indicates a kidney infection.Diagnostic TestsUrinalysis: Used to identify white...
581
01:28Pneumonia IV: Management
999
The treatment of pneumonia varies based on its severity and the causative pathogen. Here is a structured approach to managing pneumonia, integrating pharmaceutical and supportive care strategies.
Bacterial Pneumonia Treatment
For bacterial pneumonia, antibiotics serve as the cornerstone of therapy. Initial treatment often begins with empirical antibiotics, tailored to the anticipated causative organism and adjusted based on culture results. Key antibiotic choices include:
Bacterial Pneumonia Treatment
For bacterial pneumonia, antibiotics serve as the cornerstone of therapy. Initial treatment often begins with empirical antibiotics, tailored to the anticipated causative organism and adjusted based on culture results. Key antibiotic choices include:
999