CSA Webinar: Early Sepsis Recognition: Saving Lives Through Timely Intervention Now Available to Rewatch

With the theme "Early Sepsis Recognition: Saving Lives Through Timely Intervention," the webinar emphasized the urgent need for early detection and rapid response to sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection harms its own tissues and organs. If left untreated, it can quickly escalate to organ failure and death. However, early recognition can dramatically reduce mortality rates. This webinar will provide invaluable insights to healthcare professionals, equipping them with the tools to identify sepsis in its early stages, particularly in high-risk groups such as paediatric patients and those with community-acquired infections. Additionally, the event will cover the crucial role microbiology plays in the evidence-based management of sepsis.

The session featured a lineup of expert presenters. Dr. Kanda Krishnamurthy, Paediatric Consultant at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados and addressed sepsis recognition in children. Dr. Aldyth Buckland, a General Practitioner from Jamaica, will offer a compelling case study on sepsis in community settings. Finally, Dr. Marquita Gittens St. Hilaire, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, delved into the essential role of microbiology in diagnosing sepsis.