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Post-Sepsis Syndrome and Support for Sepsis Survivors

A review

The lecture duration is 21min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Prof. Stephanie Taylor
Professor of Internal Medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine, Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina
Lecture Summary

Sepsis survivors often face many physical, mental, and emotional challenges following hospitalization. Post-sepsis complications often lead to high rates of post-discharge mortality and readmissions. Evidence suggests that targeted multicomponent support during the transition out of the hospital can improve outcomes for sepsis survivors, but much is still to be learned.

Target Audience

All doctors and nurses

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Recognize the multiple adverse outcomes are commonly experienced by sepsis survivors
  • Identify key care elements that should be provided to sepsis survivors
  • Discuss health system strategies to support sepsis survivors' transition and recovery? Including the STAR nurse navigator program

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