How to spot Sepsis in Adults 

S lurred speech or confusion
E xtreme shivering or muscle pain
P assing no urine (in a day)
S evere breathlessness
I t feels like you’re going to die
S kin mottled or discoloured

If you or another adult develop any of these signs, it is important to seek urgent medical attention.

Trust your instincts!

How to stop Sepsis in Children

A child may have sepsis if they: 

• Are breathing very fast 
• Have a ‘fit’ or convulsion 
• Look mottled, bluish, or pale – on darker pigmented skin, colour changes may show on the inside of the forearms or palms 
• Have a rash that does not fade when you press it 
• Are very lethargic or difficult to wake 
• Feel abnormally cold to touch

Children Under 5

A child under 5 may have sepsis if they: 

• Are not feeding 
• Are vomiting repeatedly 
• Have not passed urine for 12 hours

 Trust your instincts!