NHS Resolution: Case story. Good practice in sepsis (maternal) – July 2018)

Summary

This case story is based on real events and NHS Resolution is sharing the experience to improve the quality of care provided to all patients, families and staff. This case study is around management of suspected maternal sepsis. 

Content

Key learning points

• Maternal sepsis remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK.
• Improving prevention and care of sepsis is highlighted in the latest Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries in the UK (MBRRACE UK) report: Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care 2017. One of the actions suggested is a ‘declaring sepsis’ alert as described below.
• Where sepsis is suspected a sepsis care bundle, applied in a structured and systematic way with urgency, can save lives.