Written question asked by Simon Kirby (Conservative) on Monday, 3 September 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 September 2012. It was answered by Dan Poulter (Conservative) on Monday, 10 September 2012 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Blood: Diseases
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(4) what plans his Department has to raise public awareness of sepsis.
[119716]
Simon Kirby:
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Sepsis is the invasion and infection of a person with pathogenic micro-organisms that cause a severe response in the body. Sepsis can take many forms and at its most serious can result in death.
Frontline health care professionals are routinely trained to recognise the early signs of severe sepsis and how to treat it. The Department supports existing international guidance on the management of sepsis and used this to inform ‘Start Smart Then Focus’ guidance published in November 2011. A copy has already been placed in the Library.
In addition, registered health care providers are expected to ensure ongoing education of staff on the principles and practice of the prevention and control of infection, as advocated in ‘The Code of Practice for the prevention and control of infection and related guidance’.
The Department has no plans to develop a public education campaign on sepsis.
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- 119716; 550 cc109-110W
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- 2012-13
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- Blood Diseases
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