Online Session
10am - 11am
World Sepsis Day is an initiative by the Global Sepsis Alliance. Every year on September 13th, countless events to raise awareness of sepsis are organised all over the world. The events range from medical education, to information for lay people, sport activities, fundraising events like pink picnics, and much more.
Sepsis is a global health crisis, affecting between 47 and 50 million people every year, at least 11 million die – one death every 2.8 seconds.
20% of all deaths worldwide are associated with sepsis. Many surviving patients suffer from the consequences of sepsis for the rest of their lives.
This session will be run by Konrad from the Global Sepsis Alliance and will cover: