Challenges and solutions for early recognition and treatment of sepsis

This presentation from the 2024 World Sepsis Congress Spotlight: Unmet Need in Sepsis Diagnosis and Therapy explores challenges and solutions for the early recognition and treatment of sepsis. Topics discussed include how electronics can support the triage of severely unwell patients, how a preclinical checklist can aid early sepsis detection, and risk factors and treatment for delayed sepsis presentation.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:11 Patrick de Marie Katoto, Catholic University of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo – ARCS: Understanding Risk Factors for Delayed Presentation and Care of Sepsis Patients in DRC, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone
00:17:27 Wiltrud Abels, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany – Sepsis Check – A Preclinical Checklist for Early Detection and Education
00:32:51 Glenn Hernandez Poblete, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Chile – Early Resuscitation of Septic Shock in the ED – Which Perfusion Parameters for Target Resuscitation?
00:45:37 Flavia Machado, Latin American Sepsis Institute, Brazil – Sepsis in Brazilian Emergency Departments: A Prospective Multicenter Observational Study
01:00:28 Mark Ansermino, BC Childrens Hospital, Canada – Smart Triage: Electronic Support for Early Recognition and Triage of Severely Ill Patients in Ugandan Emergency Departments
01:12:26 Michael Wong, Physician Patient Alliance for Health and Safety, USA – Closing Remarks