In anticipation of our upcoming Central WSD Event on Tuesday, we are excited to share Dr. Tedros's Welcome Address with you today.
We have an amazing line-up of speakers, panelists, and those affected by sepsis for you at the event, and, in addition to joining us in beautiful Berlin, there is also a free live stream available – it’s not too late to register.
We can’t wait and are looking forward to seeing you this Tuesday.
With just a week to World Sepsis Day, we are thrilled to announce that the virtual photo booth for #WorldSepsisDay is now ready for your submissions.
The WSD Photo Booth is a ton of fun and a very easy way to show your support for World Sepsis Day – just click here, snap a selfie or a group picture, and customize it to your liking by adding a frame, background, logo, stickers, or whatever you enjoy.
Thanks for helping us raise awareness for sepsis worldwide – but most importantly, have fun!
World Sepsis Day on September 13 is fast approaching, and to mark the occasion, we have gathered leaders across the African Continent and globe to discuss sepsis improvement and what is required to prevent, recognize, and manage sepsis in Africa.
Africa is the continent with the highest burden of disease related to sepsis with nearly 17 million cases and 4 million deaths each year. In 2017, the World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted resolution 70.7 on “Improving the prevention, diagnosis and clinical management of sepsis” which urges member states to integrate sepsis management in their national health systems. Unfortunately, despite the disproportionate burden of sepsis in Sub-Saharan Africa, there have not been any large-scale efforts to implement the WHA resolution in Africa. Collective and concerted action is urgently needed to save lives and avoid deaths from sepsis, and African institutions need to lead these efforts.
The aim of the webinar is to raise awareness about the urgency for action and discuss a way forward with key stakeholders.
Join us as our experts discuss and propose a way forward for sepsis improvement in Africa.
Preregistration is not required – simply click and follow the link provided to join the webinar.
Join our friends at Sepsis Mexico on World Sepsis Day for their upcoming virtual symposium to commemorate World Sepsis Day 2023. Under the banner of #JuntosContraLaSepsis, they are coming together to host an enlightening academic event.
This event will feature 10 informative sessions covering a wide range of topics. Renowned national and international experts, who are leaders in their respective fields, will deliver insightful presentations. They will present compelling evidence and share their invaluable experience, all for the benefit of the attendees and our valued patients.
Rest assured, this event is completely free of conflicts of interest. You will have the flexibility to either attend sessions in real time or catch up at your convenience. After the event, you'll have the opportunity to request a Certificate of Attendance with significant curriculum value.
Registration Fee: $800 MXN
On October 5 and 6th, 2023, the 27th International Symposium on Infections in the Critically Ill Patient will be held in Barcelona, Spain.
This two-day symposium will provide a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals, researchers, and experts in the field to come together and discuss the latest developments and trends in sepsis, pneumonia, and other severe infections. The event will also provide an opportunity to network with fellow professionals and exchange ideas and experiences.
The symposium will feature a range of informative presentations from leading international experts in the field, covering topics such as:
Phenotypes, antitypes and heterogeneous treatment effects in sepsis, improvement of process-of-care in severe infections, managing organ failure and septic shock, treatment of difficult-to-treat microorganisms, new microbiological diagnostic tools, community, and nosocomial pneumonia: treatment guidelines, including subpopulations of patients and specific microorganisms. And of course, paying attention to those not able to join physically, we are providing a hybrid format to make our content more accessible around the globe.
The Congress venue is in the center of Barcelona, with easy access to the airport and a fast-train station. Barcelona is a truly exciting city that has many facets to explore and enjoy. Please take some relaxing time to find the balance between learning and well-being.
After a successful celebrative event last year in Berlin under the patronage of WHO DG Tedros and the German Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach, the German Sepsis Foundation is hosting another all-day conference on September 12, 2023, together with the "Germany recognizes Sepsis" coalition, the Global Sepsis Alliance, and the European Sepsis Alliance. With both a national and an international focus, the event has two tracks in German and English, respectively. Attendance is free and virtual participation is also possible.
The World Health Assembly (2017) and the G7 (2022) have highlighted the need to integrate sepsis into national health systems. Through sharing best practices, discussing innovation in sepsis treatment, and presenting existing efforts to improve prevention, early recognition, diagnosis, and the management of sepsis, we aim to raise awareness among policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public to the goal of zero preventable deaths from sepsis.
The event will be held at the Kaiserin-Friedrich-Stiftung, Robert-Koch-Platz 7, 10117 Berlin-Mitte, Germany. As the venue has limited availability, we kindly ask you to register on our website.
The Global Sepsis Alliance team is taking a well-deserved summer break from the 24th of July until the 14th of August. We'll be back soon, and we can't wait to catch up with all of you.
Our dedicated efforts continue year-round, but a short break will help us return with renewed energy and focus to serve the community even better.
During our vacation, we encourage everyone to stay connected through our website and social media channels, where you can find valuable resources, updates, and important information about sepsis prevention and management. We also urge you to join us in supporting healthcare professionals and organizations working tirelessly to combat sepsis and save lives.
Remember, sepsis awareness never takes a vacation. Stay connected through our website and social media for helpful resources and updates.
Thanks for your support, and see you in a couple of weeks.
Our friends from Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas will be hosting the Sepsis Symposium 2023: Novel Landscape of Sepsis, with in-person and virtual options on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST).
Critical care, emergency medicine, hospitalists, intensivist, internal medicine physicians, infectious disease specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, other healthcare professionals, residents, fellows, and medical students involved in sepsis management and care will benefit from this course.
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
Review the current evidence on fluid resuscitation in septic shock
Review the current state of antibiotic resistance and its impact on sepsis survival
Evaluate the impact of sepsis mandates on patient outcomes, such as mortality and length of hospital stay
Recognize microbiological and host related factors in the pathophysiology of abdominal sepsis
Define the risk factors for sepsis readmission
Evaluate the impact of hemodynamic monitoring on patient outcomes in sepsis
Discuss the structure and leadership of a sepsis team
Review the spectrum of severity of sepsis patient
PHYSICANS
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NURSES
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award 6.58 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.
RESPIRATORY CARE
This activity is approved for 5.92 CEUs by the American Association for Respiratory Care.
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS/PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS
Houston Methodist has applied for credits through the Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA).
This one-day symposium incorporates diverse lectures and speakers across a wide variety of important sepsis topics to enhance learner competency and performance, with the goal of improving patient care.
For more information or to register, please click here – we hope you can join us on September 8!
