What you need to know. “Think sepsis” in any person with suspected infection. Sepsis may present with non-specific symptoms and signs and without fever.
Have a high index of suspicion of sepsis in those who are aged <1 year or >75 years, pregnant, or immunocompromised, and those who have a device or line in situ or have had recent surgery. Use risk factors and any indicators of clinical concern to decide if full assessment is required. Offer people at high risk of sepsis broad spectrum antibiotics and intravenous fluids in hospital.
