Today is World Sepsis Day, a day to raise awareness about what sepsis is and knowing the signs.

The Territory Labor Government is today launching the NT Health Sepsis Management Plan in a bid to reduce sepsis mortality and morbidity, as awareness and early detection means earlier intervention which saves lives.

T for Thomas, a foundation aimed at educating others about the dangers of sepsis has been working on the Management Plan with Royal Darwin Hospital clinicians. 

Territorian Thomas Snell was 13 years old when he lost his life to sepsis while on a trip interstate in July 2017; a scenario his family don’t want another Territory family to endure.

Sepsis can develop when you have an infection that does not get better.  When an infection is not treated early it can spread and trigger a series of reactions in the body which can cause damage to tissues and organs. 

Early recognition and management can save lives. Sepsis can be treated with antibiotics.

See your doctor early if you are concerned and ask “Could this infection be leading to sepsis?”

To view the Management Plan visit  https://digitallibrary.health.nt.gov.au/

Quotes from the Minister for Health, Natasha Fyles:

“Sepsis is five times more common in the Territory than more temperate climates.

“Our Royal Darwin Hospital clinicians and friends at the T for Thomas Foundation have been working hard to make sure this sepsis management plan is educational and can save lives.

“If you are concerned about any infection please see your doctor and ask, ‘could this be sepsis?’”

Media Contact: Cameron Angus 0404 021 192