Canadian Sepsis Foundation

#Sepsis, which used to be known as septicemia or blood poisoning, is a leading cause of death among #COVID19 patients. It represents the immune system’s toxic overreaction to an #infection. Ottawa Citizen Ottawa Hospital Research Institute The Ottawa Hospital - L'Hôpital d'Ottawa Canadian Institutes of Health Research https://ottawacitizen.com//sepsis-costs-ontario-health-car

#Sepsis has cost Canada an estimated 1 billion dollars. This publication highlights the need for improved early identification of patients at risk of Sepsis... to reduce the significant health and economic burden, says Dr Alison Fox-Robichaud, Scientific Director at SepsisCanada.

#Sepsis puts an immense burden on patients, and the effects can last months or years. Our study provides new information on the true healthcare costs of sepsis in Canada. says lead author Dr Kednapa Thavorn. World Sepsis Day Canadian Patient Safety Institute Canadian Blood Services Canadian Society of Nephrology The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre Ottawa Hospital Research Institute The Ottawa Hospital - L'Hôpital d'Ottawa #awarenesssaveslives #septicshock #longcovid Read more: https://bit.ly/3bzHLMS

Sepsis Support Canada - Life Post Sepsis Sepsis Survival Canadian Patient Safety Institute #postsepsissyndrome https://www.facebook.com/groups/571041826434312/?ref=share

I had no information about sepsis or the recovery time involved. I kept trying to pick up the pieces of my life but was always unable to do so. It was like running towards a brick wall and smashing into it over and over and over yet somehow expecting a different result. The support group allowed me to accept where I am at today and manage my expectations. The old me isn’t coming back and that’s ok. ~ Amanda, #SepsisSurvivor https://canadiansepsisfoundation.ca/Amanda-C

Its five yrs later, I still tried easily, leg issues, still the odd memory issue and odd ptsd episode come up but Ive come to terms mostly that I will never be the old me again, and help #Sepsis survivors as much as I can. ~ Diane Moffatt, #SepsisSurvivor https://canadiansepsisfoundation.ca/Diane-M

The Canadian Sepsis Foundation (CSF) is a not-for-profit organisation of volunteers, Critical Care Specialists, Researchers and patient partners with a mission to bring awareness to the public regarding the severity and avoidability of #Sepsis occurrences and deaths in Canada. 1 in 18 deaths in Canada are related to #Sepsis and it effects millions of people everyday. Our Vision includes... Educate Canadians about Sepsis including its risks, prevention, recognition, treatment, and outcomes. Advocate for improvements in prevention, symptom recognition and care by raising awareness of the burden of Sepsis on the Canadian health care system. Support for #SepsisSurvivors and their families through advocacy and networking. Support #Sepsisresearch including strategies and training for prevention, recognition, treatment, capacity building and innovations in care. Develop the CSF Strategic Plan. Develop Patient Stories advocating awareness. Develop a CSF National Advertising Strategy See more

#SepsisSurvivor Deborah writes To this day I have many of the usually #postsepsis problems, fatigue, widespread aches and pains, brain fog and insomnia. I was diagnosed with #Fibromyalgia but I know that it is #PostSepsisSyndrome. https://canadiansepsisfoundation.ca/page-1075352

Researchers from a leading NIHR-funded and supported study are investigating how to improve the use of antibiotics for patients with #COVID19 at risk of #Sepsis. The UK Sepsis Trust NIHR #researchmatters Read the full story: https://www.nihr.ac.uk//nihr-funded-trial-examines-a/26009

Life After #Sepsis Guide, Informative resource shared by our friends at the World Sepsis Day Global Sepsis Alliance Canadian Patient Safety Institute https://static1.squarespace.com//Life+After+Sepsis+Brochur

#WHO Calls for Global Action on #Sepsis - cause of 1 in 5 deaths worldwide. The use of different definitions of sepsis, diagnostic criteria and hospital discharge coding makes it difficult to develop a clear understanding of the true global burden of Sepsis. https://www.who.int//08-09-2020-who-calls-for-global-actio

#WHO calls for Global Action on #Sepsis https://www.who.int//08-09-2020-who-calls-for-global-actio

#Sepsis Perspective 2020 https://academic.oup.com//art/222/Supplement_2/S71/5874156