Stop, Think, Could it be sepsis? LONG eMotion video

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Sepsis is a medical emergency and early diagnosis can be difficult.  If you see a child with a possible infection: Stop, think, could it be sepsis?

Parents and carers: Stop, think, could it be sepsis? General practitioners: Stop, think, could it be sepsis? Paramedics: Stop, think, could it be sepsis? Emergency clinicians: Stop, think, could it be sepsis? Paediatric ward clinicians: Stop, think, could it be sepsis?

A paediatric sepsis pathway is available for all Queensland Health clinicians. For General Practitioners sepsis red flags are included in Health Pathways - visit your regions portal.

The best chance to get better from sepsis is to treat it quickly.  So if you, a parent or carer is concerned: ask the question, could it be sepsis?