SEPSIS ARTICLES

The Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines advocate for the use of advanced haemodynamic variables alongside clinical assessment to guide resuscitation in children with septic shock or sepsis-associated organ dysfunction. In this article, James Leek explains why advanced haemodynamic monitoring is so important during sepsis treatment.

World Sepsis Day is held on 13 September every year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against sepsis. Sepsis accounts for at least 11 million deaths worldwide annually. Recent reports by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) show that there are still ongoing challenges in ensuring early diagnosis.

bioMérieux recently hosted an educational symposium on ‘the critical intersection between antimicrobial stewardship and sepsis’. Often perceived as separate, these two issues are intrinsically linked. The event, which took place in Birmingham, provided a thought-provoking exploration of these two critical healthcare challenges. CSJ provides an overview of some of the hot topics discussed.