Course Overview
This e-learning session introduces what sepsis is, how it affects children and how to recognise it in different age ranges. It also covers what the next steps are after identifying a child with possible sepsis.
The elearning will benefit any professional who comes into contact with unwell children who may have sepsis outside of the hospital setting. This includes people working in GP surgeries, schools, and the ambulance services.
The session covers what sepsis is, which infections can lead to sepsis and how they might present in a child and how to identify children at risk of sepsis and deteriorating children. You will also learn about paediatric early warning scores, what to do if you identify a child at risk of sepsis, and how to communicate this to hospital staff who will investigate, diagnose, and manage sepsis.
This session provided an overview to improve recognition and management of sepsis in children and young people (CYP).