Sepsis can affect anybody and should always be suspected if the symptoms are present. However, there are some individuals with a heightened risk of sepsis. They include: • The elderly • Infants • Those with illnesses and injuries • Sepsis survivors [...]

Sepsis always stems from an existing infection, whether you know it or not. This means that the most powerful prevention strategies against sepsis focus on managing the infection. Some of the most effective strategies are: • Hygienic wound care • Treating infections early [...]

• If bleeding, gently press the wound with a clean bandage or cloth until it stops bleeding • Use antibiotic ointment or petroleum jelly to keep the wound moist, which speeds up healing • Use a clean bandage or Band-Aid to cover the wound entirely • Repeat these steps daily

Sepsis always starts with an infection, so hygienic wound care is vital. If you have a wound, be sure to: • Wash hands before touching the wound or wound care items • Gently rub or run under the tap to remove dirt and debris [...]

Tonight and across the weekend, a record 105 landmarks across Canada will light up in fuchsia for World Sepsis Day. That record arrives alongside 7 provincial and territorial proclamations and 26 municipal proclamations, the most Canada has ever seen.

If you think you have sepsis, please seek urgent medical attention. Remember the acronym S.E.P.S.I.S. S = Skin colour changes E = Extreme fever & shivering P = Pain (severe & unrelenting) S = Slurred speech I = Increased heart & breathing rate S = Stopped or reduced urination

Raising awareness saves lives. Next time you or a loved one is severely ill, ask one simple question: "Could this be sepsis?" It could make all the difference.

Sepsis is more common than most realize, yet nearly 40% of Canadians have never heard of it. It's hard to diagnose because its symptoms mimic other conditions, making it a hidden emergency. But when you look at infection-related deaths, sepsis is likely the 3rd leading cause of death in Canada.

It's your body's overreaction to an infection. In an attempt to destroy the infection, your body releases specific chemicals into your bloodstream, triggering further immune reaction (where the poisoning misnomer comes from).

Sepsis is often referred to as "blood poisoning," which is technically inaccurate. Do you know what sepsis really is? 🧵