Ep. 042: Recognizing Sepsis Before It's Too Late

Ep. 042: Recognizing Sepsis Before It's Too Late

August 19, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of early recognition of sepsis and how nurses can improve patient outcomes through awareness and teamwork.

Sepsis remains one of healthcare's greatest challenges, because early recognition can change a patient's outcome. Sara McMannus of Sepsis Alliance discusses why awareness matters for every nurse, shares the personal experiences that fuel her advocacy, and explains how nurses can strengthen early identification through clinical judgment, education and teamwork. Learn practical takeaways that support safer care across every practice setting. This episode is sponsored by the award-winning quarterly journal: AACN’s Advanced Critical Care, with information available at www.aacn.org/advancedcc

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