Sepsis can be fatal. Call 111 and ask "Could it be sepsis?"

Stories

If it happened to Rhys it can happen to anyone

Rhys Edwards is a fit, hard-working young man of Māori and European descent. You wouldn’t think he would be at risk of sepsis but his story shows that anyone is…and that his outcomes could have been quite different if someone hadn’t asked, “Could this be sepsis?”.

Sepsis Awareness and Survival Story of Bennett Pomana

Bennett and Pepa Help to Launch National Sepsis Quality Improvement Efforts.

Steven 37 Days in the Hospital with Sepsis

Steven developed neck and shoulder pain one day, without any fever or other signs of infection. After being sent home initially from his local medical…

Paige's Sepsis Story

Paige Nicholson is a fit and healthy 25 year old who is a nurse at Waikato Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED). On 3 July, Paige finished…

Andrew Strawbridge's Sepsis Story

In 2015, Chiefs assistant coach, Andrew Strawbridge came as close to death as you can get whilst on tour to Samoa. Chiefs assistant coach Andrew…

Anthony’s Sepsis Story

In February 2020, I had been unwell with what I thought was the flu for several days. I then developed a rash on my lower…

Jules' Sepsis Story

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