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Sepsis in pregnancy poster: Know the signs, know what to do

Perinatal & Maternal Mortality Review Committee Infection prevention and control PDF
7th June, 2022

This poster 'Know the signs, know what to do' provides information about sepsis in pregnancy.

Sepsis is a ‘life threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection injures its own tissues and organs’. If sepsis is not recognised and treated promptly, it can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and death.

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Last updated: 7th June, 2022