This short case study will help you to apply your knowledge on sepsis, including how to establish a pregnant person’s risk of sepsis and adopting a person-centred approach to discussions on risk factors to sepsis.
This case study forms part of the Sepsis learning gateway. Here, you will find a range of learning resources which aim to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising and managing sepsis.
Learning outcomes
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme, you should be able to:
- describe why pregnant or recently pregnant people are in a higher risk group for developing sepsis
- recognise the signs and symptoms of sepsis in pregnant people
- apply the NICE Criteria for stratification of risk from sepsis in pregnant people to establish a pregnant person’s risk from sepsis
- determine the most appropriate action to take based on a person’s risk from sepsis and your own clinical judgement
- explain why it is recommended that all pregnant people receive the seasonal influenza vaccine
- adopt a person-centred approach to conversations on the risks of flu and sepsis during pregnancy.
How to use this programme
You can access this e-learning programme using a web browser on any device. You will need to be connected to the internet while you work through it.
Learning intended for
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy technicians
- Trainee pharmacists
- CPPE registrants
