Sepsis Component 5 Quiz

What condition arises from the body's response to an infection that injures its own tissues?

Which of the following is NOT a common source of infection that could lead to sepsis?

What is the estimated annual incidence of sepsis cases in the UK?

What percentage of people die from severe sepsis?

Which group is at the highest risk for developing sepsis?

What is the potential economic cost of long-term complications arising from delayed diagnosis of sepsis annually in the UK?

How much more likely are people to die from sepsis compared to acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or stroke?

What condition is characterized as a syndrome rather than a specific illness?

Introduction to Sepsis

Life-threatening condition caused by the body's harmful response to infection.
Can lead to shock, multiple organ failure, and death if not recognized and treated promptly.

Definition of Sepsis

Characterized as life-threatening organ dysfunction due to dysregulated host response to infection.
Suspected sepsis is a syndrome, not a specific illness.

Common Sources of Infection Leading to Sepsis

Meningitis and encephalitis.
Pneumonia, often with chest involvement.
Urinary tract infections, abdominal pain, or distension.
Cellulitis, septic arthritis, and infected wounds.
Device-related infections (e.g., urinary catheters, IV devices).
Infection may be suspected when the source is not obvious.

Scale of the Problem

Approximately 150,000 cases of sepsis occur annually in the UK.
Suspected to claim 44,000 lives each year in the UK.
Long-term complications from delayed diagnosis may cost the UK economy up to £15.6 billion annually.

Mortality Rates

High mortality rates, with severe sepsis having a 36% death rate and septic shock up to 50%.
Six times more likely to die from sepsis than from acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or stroke.

At-Risk Groups

Individuals over 75 years old.
Frail individuals and those with diabetes.
People with weak immune systems.
Recent surgery patients and those with serious recent illnesses.
Individuals with breaches in skin integrity.
Drug misusers and those with indwelling lines/catheters.

This quiz focuses on the critical aspects of Sepsis, particularly Component 5, highlighting its life-threatening nature and the body's harmful response to infection. Explore the implications of early recognition and prompt treatment to prevent severe outcomes such as shock and organ failure.