Sepsis

Resuscitation · RP6

This topic appears in the RCEM clinical syllabus. Start with a relevant resource below, then use a case or practice activity to test what you have learned.

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The selected sepsis lessons use adult cases.

Discuss

Recognising and responding to suspected sepsis
Lesson plan · Induction · Early-career EM · Preparation about 18 min · 45-minute session · 30-minute option
Compare high- and lower-risk presentations of possible sepsis, including treatment timing, fluids and reassessment.
Learner preparation Facilitator guide
Assessing suspected sepsis
Lesson plan · Medical students · Preparation about 12 min · 45-minute session · 30-minute option
Recognise concerning infection-related deterioration without relying on fever, then use current risk-based management and repeated review.
Learner preparation Facilitator guide

Teaching programmes

Starting in Emergency Medicine
Teaching programme
1 relevant session in this programme.
Early-career Emergency Medicine
Teaching programme
1 relevant session in this programme.
Medical Student Emergency Medicine Placement
Teaching programme
1 relevant session in this programme.

Lesson links are St Emlyn’s educational mappings. Their individual clinical-review status still applies; attending a session does not demonstrate curriculum competence.