World Sepsis Day: Every Minute Counts

Sepsis is a medical emergency. It occurs when the body's response to an infection becomes dysregulated, resulting in damage to its own tissues and organs. It is estimated that there are 49 million cases of sepsis and approximately 11 million sepsis-related deaths worldwide every year. Therefore, sepsis is one of the leading preventable causes of death globally.

Recognizing Sepsis Early

Every sepsis begins with an infection, but not every infection progresses to sepsis. Recognising the warning signs early and acting quickly can be critical. 

Possible signs of sepsis include:

• New onset confusion or unusual drowsiness
• Severe shortness of breath or rapid breathing
• Low blood pressure or circulatory problems
• Cold, clammy or mottled skin
• Significantly reduced urine output
• A severe feeling of illness with rapid deterioration

If sepsis is suspected, immediate medical attention should be sought. Early recognition and rapid intervention can save lives.

Sepsis Prevention Starts With Infection Prevention

The most effective way to combat sepsis is to prevent infections from occurring in the first place. As a partner in infection prevention, schülke provides solutions for several key areas of patient care, including hand disinfection, skin antisepsis, wound and mucosal antisepsis, wound care, patient cleansing and decolonization, nasal decontamination and oral hygiene, surface disinfection and medical device reprocessing. This comprehensive range of products enables healthcare facilities to address infection risks at multiple points throughout the care process.

You can find an overview of our portfoliohere.

However, products alone are only one part of effective infection prevention. Reliable protection also depends on selecting the right solutions, using them correctly and incorporating them into standardised hygiene processes. schülke is therefore complementing its portfolio with practical guidance, scientific expertise and educational resources for healthcare professionals. This includes materials dedicated to hand hygiene,  as well as practical learning opportunities provided by the schülke Academy.

schülke therefore complements its portfolio with practical guidance, scientific expertise, and educational resources for healthcare professionals. These include dedicated hand hygiene materials as well as practice-oriented learning opportunities provided by the schülke Academy. Together, products, knowledge and training help healthcare facilities translate infection prevention standards into everyday clinical practice. 

Because prevention starts before sepsis. By systematically reducing infection risks across hands, skin, wounds, patients, surfaces and medical devices, healthcare facilities can address potential starting points of infection before they develop into a life-threatening emergency.