{"id":944,"date":"2014-02-10T16:16:41","date_gmt":"2014-02-10T16:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/?p=944"},"modified":"2014-02-12T20:05:16","modified_gmt":"2014-02-12T20:05:16","slug":"sepsis-alliance-presents-at-grand-rounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/sepsis-alliance-presents-at-grand-rounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Sepsis Alliance Presents at Grand Rounds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb_share_1\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px;\"><a name=\"fb_share\" type=\"box_count\" share_url=\"https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/sepsis-alliance-presents-at-grand-rounds\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php\">Share<\/a><\/div><div><script src=\"http:\/\/static.ak.fbcdn.net\/connect.php\/js\/FB.Share\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/div><p><a href=\"http:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/?attachment_id=947\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-947\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-947\" title=\"IMGP8394\" src=\"http:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMGP8394-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMGP8394-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMGP8394-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMGP8394-451x300.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>On January 29, the trauma and surgery team were presented with an informational session on sepsis during their Grand Rounds. Over 50<strong> <\/strong>physicians, residents, physician assistants, and other medical staff were educated on sepsis, the prevalence of the condition, and their role in identifying and treating sepsis.<\/p>\n<p>According to Thomas Heyman, guest speaker and Executive Director of Sepsis Alliance, \u201csepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that kills more than 250,000 American\u2019s each year\u2014more than breast, lung, and prostate cancer combined.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sepsis is a toxic response to infection. Any kind of infection can cause sepsis, especially pneumonia, urinary tract infections and infections in the belly. \u00a0Anyone can be affected by sepsis, though the very young and elderly are at higher risk for developing the condition.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, individuals with certain chronic diseases and those who are on medications that affect the infection fighting system are at a higher risk as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand the severity of sepsis and are making great strides to educate our staff about the importance of immediate treatment,\u201d explained Dr. Sebastian Schubl, Director of Trauma at Jamaica Hospital. \u201cIt is understood that immediate treatment can cut the number of deaths from sepsis in half.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jamaica Hospital treats hundreds of sepsis cases a year. Patients are treated with antibodies that help fight the infection and intravenous fluids that help make sure enough blood and oxygen gets to cells and tissues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thankful for the Sepsis Alliance and their continued commitment to raising awareness of sepsis through education. Having the organization present at Grand Rounds was very beneficial to our team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ShareOn January 29, the trauma and surgery team were presented with an informational session on sepsis during their Grand Rounds. 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