This course aims to educate dental professionals on sepsis and covers the following topics:
- the pathophysiology, stages, mechanisms, and treatment of sepsis
- common sites of infection leading to sepsis
- risk factors and symptoms of sepsis
- common causes of sepsis in children
- prevalence of sepsis in the UK
- complications and the Sepsis Six protocol
- prognosis and long-term effects of sepsis
- sepsis awareness in dental practices
- CQC expectations for dental teams regarding sepsis management.
By completing this course, dental professionals will be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of sepsis, implement a practice protocol for high-risk patients, and meet CQC expectations for managing, following up, and referring patients.
