We need better training to win the fight against sepsis
Tricia Scott Consultant editor, Emergency Nurse
Sepsis is an overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and even death. The condition arises due to the immune system over-responding and affects about 123,000 people in England annually, according to NHS England.
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