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Sepsis Awareness - 6:30 pm,8 September 2016

SEPTEMBER 2016 IS SEPSIS MONTH 

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT SEPSIS? 

Public Sepsis Awareness Event 

PREVENT RECOGNISE ESCALATE 

What is sepsis?

¨ Sepsis has been previously known as septicaemia or blood poisoning.

¨ Early recognition and prompt treatment are critically important

¨ Knowing the signs of sepsis can be life saving. To find out more: If you are a member of the public or a patient and would like to learn more about sepsis please join us on: 

Thursday 8th September, 20166:30 to 7:30 pm. (Please note that the doors will open at 6pm) 

Speakers:Dr Ram Kumar , ITU Consultant and Lead Clinician for Sepsis 

Venue: Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Education Centre, 5th Floor Surgical Wing

Seminar Room, 1 Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB. 

Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call 0208 934 3614 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SEPSIS IS A SERIOUS CONDITION THAT CAN INITIALLY LOOK LIKE FLU, GASTRO-ENTERITIS OR A CHEST INFECTION 

Seek medical help immediately if you develop any one of the following symptoms: 

• SLURRED SPEECH
• EXTREME SHIVERING OR MUSCLE PAIN
• PASSING NO URINE IN A DAY
• SEVERE BREATHLESSNESS
• “I FEEL I MIGHT DIE”
• SKIN MOTTLED OR DISCOLOURED