Introduction

The Infection module is a practically focused session aiming to give students a solid foundation on which to recognise and manage the septic patient. Using the Adult Sepsis Pathway and the Sepsis Kills programme as a guide this module encourage students to think critically about the multiple presentations of sepsis and give them confidence in implementing initial management.

This module forms part of the Core Curriculum.

• It requires 30 minutes preparation.

• It can be taught in 1 hour to 1 hour and 1/2.

  • However, this topic can be broken down into individual pathologies, or extend for a long as the audience's attention can last.

Teaching approach

As with all modules, familiarise yourself with the NPMT principles.

This module teaches students how to evaluate and implement initial management of infections and the septic patient. Despite its frequency and high mortality sepsis is often under-recognized and under-treated. This session aim to give students a solid understanding of the Sepsis Pathway, the NSW Health Sepsis Kills programme and initial management of the septic patient.

The module seeks to teach students how to:

1. Understand the definitions of sepsis and using the SAGO charts to recognise those at risk
2. Understand the Sepsis Kills Program : Recognise, Resucitate, Refer
3. Be aware of and understand the Adult Sepsis Pathway . Using the basic algorithm of ABCDEFG

Resources:

• Curriculum pack

Other Resources

• CEC Adult Sepsis Pathway: available at http://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/291803/Adult-Sepsis-Pathway-Sept-2016-with-watermark.pdf or in hardcopy on hospital wards.