Podcasts about septicaemia

The Lagos State Government has cleared five students and five employees of Dowen College accused of complicity in the death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni. The state cleared them as well as the school following the Legal Advice of the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, Ms Adetutu Oshinusi. The advice says the interim and final autopsy reports issued by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and toxicology report of post mortem samples and that of the Central Hospital, Warri was in agreement as to the cause of death namely: Septicaemia, Lobar Pneumonia with Acute Pyelonephritis, Pyomyositis of the right ankle and Acute Bacteria Pneumonia due to severe Sepsis.

The Lagos State Government has cleared five students and five employees of Dowen College accused of complicity in the death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni. The state cleared them as well as the school following the Legal Advice of the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, Ms Adetutu Oshinusi. The advice says the interim and final autopsy reports issued by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and toxicology report of post mortem samples and that of the Central Hospital, Warri was in agreement as to the cause of death namely: Septicaemia, Lobar Pneumonia with Acute Pyelonephritis, Pyomyositis of the right ankle and Acute Bacteria Pneumonia due to severe Sepsis.

The Lagos State Government has cleared five students and five employees of Dowen College accused of complicity in the death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni. The state cleared them as well as the school following the Legal Advice of the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, Ms Adetutu Oshinusi. The advice says the interim and final autopsy reports issued by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and toxicology report of post mortem samples and that of the Central Hospital, Warri was in agreement as to the cause of death namely: Septicaemia, Lobar Pneumonia with Acute Pyelonephritis, Pyomyositis of the right ankle and Acute Bacteria Pneumonia due to severe Sepsis.

In recognition of World Sepsis Day on the 13th, we're unpicking the science of this dangerous syndrome - from the infections that cause it, to the genes that make us more susceptible, and how artificial intelligence can help us to crack it... Plus, in the news, sending hydrogen to houses through the gas network to cut our carbon footprint. How a high fat diet could be disrupting your sleep; and the Ig Nobel prizes are announced. We'll hear who's won what... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In recognition of World Sepsis Day on the 13th, we're unpicking the science of this dangerous syndrome - from the infections that cause it, to the genes that make us more susceptible, and how artificial intelligence can help us to crack it... Plus, in the news, sending hydrogen to houses through the gas network to cut our carbon footprint. How a high fat diet could be disrupting your sleep; and the Ig Nobel prizes are announced. We'll hear who's won what... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

I am joined this week by an outstanding gentleman whose story I am sure will inspire you to respond differently to life’s challenges, both big and small. At the age of 34 following 14 days of ‘man-flu’ symptoms, Alex Lewis’ life changed forever. After being admitted to an Intensive Care Unit, Alex was diagnosed with Strep A, leading to septicaemia, which prompted doctors to give him just hours to live or a 3% chance of survival. Remarkably Alex survived, but his illness resulted in the amputation of all four limbs and an experimental surgery to reconstruct his lips and nose. Alex’s story was the subject of a Channel 4 documentary “The Extraordinary case of Alex Lewis”, and received wide attention in the media. Despite his seemingly terrifying and somewhat harrowing experience, Alex has used his hardship to challenge his limits and break the barriers of his disability, completing some of the most exhilarating and extreme physical challenges that were deemed impossible for an amputee. Emphasising the importance of gratitude, the power of a positive mindset and the desire to progress despite any circumstance, Alex shares how he now lives a life that he never imagined possible. 

In November 2013, Alex Lewis was rushed to hospital with just 30 minutes to live. He was 33 years old. Leading up to his hospital admittance, he'd been suffering with a cold and a sore throat. Within hours of being admitted to hospital he was on full life support and was given less than 3% chance of survival. What had brought this otherwise healthy man to his knees? Strep A, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Septicaemia and Necrotising Fasciitis. In order to survive, Alex needed a quadruple amputation, extensive skin grafts and facial reconstruction surgery. With his life turned upside down, it was time for Alex to start living.  “Everything that's gone on with losing my limbs and legs and arms, everything else, I think the biggest driving force is having the ability to help people like me, in a similar condition.”Alex is the ultimate motivational speaker because he hasn't had an epiphany that he wants to share with the world, he's had a near death experience. On top of that he's had to overcome adversity in order to take on new challenges such as living day to day life, becoming an entrepreneur and hand cycling up mountains. In this extraordinary episode, Alex shares what it takes to go through something like this, what resilience really looks like and what we can learn from his experience. On today's podcast:Alex Lewis TrustStrep A, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Septicaemia and Necrotising FasciitisRebuilding his lifeBecoming director of a number of startups Working with Imperial College LondonHand cyclesLinks:Alex Lewis TrustThe Extraordinary Case Of Alex LewisKoalaa - affordable prosthesis

This first episode of Coda Cure has set the scene. The importance of clear definitions, treatment strategies, managing Antimicrobial Resistance, vaccination programs and dealing with the long term outcomes of sepsis were all identified. The Cure pillar remains in the early stages of identifying areas for our community to take meaningful action on global sepsis. codachange.org/podcasts

While the timely use of Antibiotics for sepsis is well recognised, the rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a huge threat to global health. The current pandemic has highlighted our vulnerability to infection and we are now experiencing first hand the public health and economic cost of a pandemic. We know now what it really means to not have effective diagnostics, treatments and vaccines for an infectious pathogen. AMR accounts for 700,000 deaths annually. Antibiotic use is the key driver for AMR. Some use of antibiotics in COVID-19 infections is likely appropriate and some likely inappropriate, so this is where AMR comes in. Vaccines can help in AMR by reducing the carriage and transmission of AMR pathogens and by reducing the clinical symptoms of certain infections that can result in appropriate antibiotic use. Vaccines can specifically help reduce AMR within three categories: 1: Vaccines against common bacterial pathogens like Haemophilus Influenzae 2: Vaccines against specific AMR pathogens like Tuberculosis or Gonorrhea 3: Vaccines against viruses that ma result in symptoms then prompting the inappropriate use on antibiotics and this is where a COVID-19 vaccine comes in. codachange.org/podcasts

Blanket standards applied in research design, particularly those applied traditionally in a "peace time" setting are worth being carefully examined for their relevance now in this pandemic "war time" setting so that we don't hog-tie ourselves with irrelevant and unhelpful regulations. At the same time, we don't want the 'wild wacky west'. Everyone is under pressure in research to move quickly, but we need to ensure that if we change standards we do so intelligently so that the choices we make for more pragmatic design are perfect. The pandemic has shown how as experts we are so narrow minded. It is sad how little we really listen to each other. On a large scale COVID-19 has really shown up that many of us in medicine have become super-specialised, and it is very hard for us to think across different domains and to think with any range. codachange.org/podcasts

We apologise for the low quality audio, Dr Flavia Machado kindly delivered her talk in the middle of a hospital shift in São Paulo during the global pandemic.

Episode 3 follows the trauma patient into the ICU and focuses on the management of Septicaemia, Antibiotics, Steroids for sepsis and how gender inequality within medicine can adversely effect patient outcomes.

Dr Talemaitoga is a GP, currently working between Christchurch and Manukau, Auckland. He has a wealth of experience working with people in New Zealand as well as around the Pacific. He previously held the position of Chief Advisor for Pacific Health and Clinical Director Community Health Service Improvement within the Ministry of Health. In this discussion, we focus on the disproportionately high impact of meningococcal disease on our Maori and Pacific Island communities and the strategies that are necessary to protect our loved ones.

Throughout this podcast series, we talk with a range of people who share their knowledge and experiences - survivors, bereaved families, medical professionals, government representatives and decision makers. We aim to educate and inform all New Zealanders about meningococcal and pneumococcal meningitis.

Paul Gilberd works with a small team of dedicated volunteers to raise awareness of pneumococcal and meningococcal meningitis, to provide information and education, and to advocate for access to vaccinations for all New Zealanders. The Foundation also manages an active network of families affected by meningitis. Paul talks about the work of the Meningitis Foundation, their support for ongoing research, and their efforts to effect change in our community and healthcare system.

Jamie Martin is a meningitis survivor, a multiple amputee, a US paralympian and an absolute inspiration. Against all odds, she survived meningococcal infection and after a long process of recovery and rehabilitation now works to educate families, healthcare practitioners, and governments around the world about meningitis with the aim of eradicating the disease entirely. She advocates for universal access to vaccines, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to be protected from this devastating disease.

Responsible for the management of vaccine preventable diseases and communicable diseases in NZ, the Ministry receives regular surveillance reports from ESR regarding the latest statistics for meningococcal disease and monitors trends in the number of cases and the serotypes which affect New Zealanders. Dr Stefanogiannis talks us through the recent increase in the number of Men.W infections and deaths, and the implications for effective management. This includes education, vaccination, and timely medical treatment.

As a researcher and vaccine specialist Dr Petousis-Harris sees our battle with pneumococcal and meningococcal disease as an ongoing battle with a microbe that does not discriminate. In our discussion, Dr Petousis-Harris provides an insight as to who is most at risk of infection, the various forms of pneumococcal and meningococcal disease, and the vaccines that are currently available in NZ to protect against these diseases. We specifically discuss the meningococcal B vaccine and the quadrivalent ACWY vaccine.

Dr Tony Smith has had first hand experience treating patients with meningococcal disease and meningitis in intensive care units at North Shore Hospital and Auckland City Hospital. He has been profoundly influenced by this devastating disease and describes it as one of the most difficult to diagnose and as ‘every clinician’s worst nightmare’. A truly tragic disease, it can take a healthy normal human being and kill them quickly. Dr Smith talks in detail about the treatment of patients, outcomes, and the development of guidelines for pre-hospital management.

PHARMAC is NZ’s government agency which decides which medicines are funded within a fixed budget decided by the Minister of Health. They assess new medicines applications and make decisions about which ones are reimbursed and made available to New Zealanders. They also purchase and distribute funded vaccines to GPs for administration to eligible people. Lisa talks about the process of getting vaccines to high need areas at the time of an outbreak, as well as what is required to get a vaccine funded, so everyone has access.

Sara had just finished university and started her first job when she got sick and went home with what she thought was the flu. Sara’s mother kept an eye on her that afternoon and took her to an A&E clinic to be checked out. She was discharged home. Sara’s symptoms got worse overnight and her mum took her back to A&E. Sara was immediately transferred to Auckland’s North Shore Hospital. She was diagnosed with meningococcal septicaemia and fought hard to survive. This is her story of survival, recovery, and rehabilitation.

Meningococcal meningitis changed Louise’s life completely. Louise and her Mum Frankie talk about her symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and her long road to recovery. Louise’s love for animals has played a significant role in her recovery and rehabilitation. After learning to walk again, Louise was determined to get back on her beloved horses. Louise is working towards selection for the New Zealand paraequestrian team with the goal of representing New Zealand at the Tokyo Paralympics.

Cheralyn’s son Matthew contracted meningitis at 3½ years of age. After a full day at daycare, Matthew was drowsy, had a sore neck and disliked bright lights. Cheralyn was concerned for his health and when Matthew’s symptoms changed she trusted her instincts and rushed him straight to hospital. Watching him fight for his life was heartbreaking. Matthew survived but has lived with severe migraines and eye problems ever since. Now a healthy teenager he realises how lucky he is and how important his mum’s actions were.

Lisa and Mark Gallagher said goodbye to their beautiful daughter in July 2012. Tesh contracted meningococcal disease as an 18 year old and died within 18 hours of seeing a GP for flu-like symptoms. The disease progressed so quickly and went straight to Tesh’s brain that there was nothing that could be done for her. But Tesh’s legacy lives on. As an organ donor, Tesh has given ten other New Zealanders a second chance at life. Lisa and Mark honour Tesh with their work to educate others.

Dr Emma Best has a special interest in pneumococcal and meningococcal meningitis in children. Dr Best provides us with a solid understanding of the disease, the difference between bacterial and viral meningitis, and how they clinically present. Dr Best also provides a specialist’s viewpoint of how the disease is treated and the likely outcomes for patients who survive meningitis infections. We talk briefly about the Northland meningococcal disease epidemic and the success of the targeted vaccination programme.

Peter and Helen Rowlands’ lives have been impacted by meningitis not just once, but twice. Their son Gareth died from meningococcal septicaemia at 16 years of age while living at boarding school in the UK, leaving the family totally devastated. After moving to New Zealand, they faced this terrible disease again when their daughter Sian was diagnosed with viral meningitis in 2017 at the age of 32. They talk openly about Gareth, their own experiences in coping with his death, what they have learnt along the way, and their tireless work to raise public awareness of meningitis.

How do you overcome life's hardships? In 2013, Alex Lewis was diagnosed with Strep A Toxic Shock Syndrome, Septicaemia and Necrotising Fasciitis resulting in quadruple amputation, extensive skin grafts, and facial reconstruction as the infection damaged his face and mouth. Despite those challenges, he refused to give up on life and found his true purpose through the help and support of his family and friends. Today, Alex has changed the face of disability and the reputation of prosthetic users all over the world by taking part in activities such as skydiving and kayaking and being a motivational speaker in front of thousands of people. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of loving what you do The benefits of pushing your boundaries A few incredible success hacks To find out more about Alex, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Hello and welcome to the Health Hits podcast. This time we are covering the mysterious but often deadly condition of sepsis. Its not an infection as such, more the body’s response to serious infection and last year it led to 44,000 deaths in the UK alone. We'll look at how the immune system normally responds to infection and what goes wrong in sepsis. As well as looking at what the early signs are so we can get help quickly, and what healthcare providers can do to try and treat it. I'm your host Tom Fisher, I'm a medical doctor in the UK, and in these podcasts we take a journey through modern medical problems as well as exploring their roots in the past and the possible future they have in store for us.

The death of Savita Halappanavar in a hospital in the West of Ireland in December 2012 has raised fury in Ireland, in India and around the world. The allegation is that the hospital staff refused, on religious grounds, to terminate a dying foetus so allowing Septicaemia to take hold. This report provides the background to demonstrators in London and elsewhere calling the Irish Government to legislate for a safer policy on the abortion. Package by: Marian Larragy Irish Times Report :: Expert Report on ECHR ruling :: Campaign Wesbite :: " title="">Video on Vimeo :: Irish Choice Network :: Ann Rossiter talks to Radio 4 about Campaigning for abortion :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow Camden Community Radio on Twitter :: File Download (5:07 min / 5 MB)

Transcript -- Liz talks about how she felt, physically and emortionally, when the condition first manifested itself.

Liz talks about how she felt, physically and emortionally, when the condition first manifested itself.

Transcript -- Liz talks about how she felt, physically and emortionally, when the condition first manifested itself.

Liz talks about how she felt, physically and emortionally, when the condition first manifested itself.