September is Sepsis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about a serious and potentially life-threatening medical emergency that can affect anyone, at any age. Sepsis can develop quickly, and knowing the warning signs can make a critical difference. This week’s Friday Five offers resources, information, how to get involved and ways to support the cause.
New Multisociety Recommendations to Improve Sepsis Outcomes
The Infectious Diseases Society of America and seven other professional societies released a position paper highlighting evidence-informed recommendations on hospital strategies to improve sepsis outcomes.
The Sepsis Superhero Challenge
The Sepsis Superhero Challenge is an opportunity for advocates from around the globe to come together during the entire month of September – Sepsis Awareness Month – to raise awareness and funds in the fight against sepsis.You could host a fundraiser at a local restaurant, have a game night with friends, or try something as simple as hosting a walk at your local park! We encourage all superheroes to engage in any way that suits them. All funds raised go toward suporting sepsis awareness initiatives and programming. Plus, the more you raise, the more sepsis Superhero Swag you can earn! Keep scrolling to learn about fundraising incentives.
Sepsis Flagging Tool Powered by AI Receives FDA Clearance
The AI early sepsis detection tool, developed by Johns Hopkins and Bayesian Health, is a machine-learning system that combines patient medical history and current symptoms with laboratory results and alerts doctors when patients are at risk for sepsis. When clinicians acted on Bayesian’s alerts in time, sepsis patients were 18% less likely to die in the hospital.
Stop Sepsis Before It Starts – Get Vaxxed
Sepsis Alliance Summit
The Sepsis Alliance Summit returns this September for its 7th year, bringing together thousands of healthcare professionals for a free, dynamic, virtual two‑day event. This year’s program features forward‑looking presentations from clinicians, researchers, innovators, patient advocates, and national leaders who are shaping the future of sepsis care.
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