“Transforming the Trajectory of Sepsis” was an open forum event to facilitate meaningful and open discussions (knowledge exchange) to share research evidence on sepsis, across the continuum of care. The goals are to:
Promote knowledge mobilization between investigators, patient partners, and members of the public;
Encourage patient and community involvement in sepsis research; and
Align sepsis research priorities to reflect the diverse needs and perspectives of Canadians.
The event took place at the Art Gallery of Hamilton on September 13, 2023 and the evening kicked off with an address to the audience about significance of World Sepsis Day, and the Hamilton Sign will be lit up pink to signify the worldwide fight against sepsis. From there, the night’s events were broken into three discussions:
What is sepsis and how do you recognize it?
Why is early recognition of sepsis (pre-hospital, hospital) important?
How can patient and family partners be engaged in sepsis research?
To learn more about sepsis, watch the event playback, Transforming the Trajectory of Sepsis.
Together, we hope to reduce the burden of sepsis for ALL Canadians, through research, and community engagement.
Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection and is a life-threatening medical emergency. Surprising to many, sepsis is the deadliest health condition, killing more people worldwide than cancer. By bringing together healthcare providers, researchers, people with lived experience, and members of the public at large, we hope to inform, engage, and empower Canadians on what sepsis is, why it’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms, and how to avoid it.
