‘Sepsis is a particular risk in acute hospitals but up to 80% of cases arise in the community’ says Irish College of GPs
‘Sepsis is a particular risk in acute hospitals but up to 80% of cases arise in the community,’ says Irish College of GPs
It is the leading cause of death in Ireland with more than 15,000 cases a year, and almost 20 per cent of these patients die from the disease. “It can affect any of us at any time,” said Dr Ellen Hayes of the Irish College of GPs. Speaking at a briefing, she said early indications can be quite subtle with mild symptoms that often mimic other conditions like flu. She acknowledged the impact on patients and families: “It is a leading cause of death but also debilitating psychological symptoms which exist beyond hospital discharge.”
The new advice highlights the need for people to get vaccinated for a range of conditions such as flu – especially older people or those with compromised immune systems – as this is the most effective way to reduce cases. It’s important for people to know and recognise symptoms that are signs of sepsis and then go and see a doctor urgently, the Irish College of GPs advises.
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