Sepsis is a life-threating condition, that can develop in any setting. Sepsis occurs when the body’s response to an infection causes damage to healthy tissues and organs. Any type of infection can lead to sepsis (bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic) (1).
Sepsis is an emergency, and is a leading cause of mortality in children in Australia (2). Sepsis related ICU admissions are three times higher for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children (3). Quick diagnosis and treatment can be the difference between life and death (4). |
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