SGTan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) in Singapore has launched an initiative called 'Safe from Sepsis' aimed at improving the early detection and treatment of sepsis, a life-threatening condition responsible for over 20% of global deaths. Sepsis occurs when the body's immune response to infection causes severe inflammation and organ dysfunction. According to a 2025 study, there were 166 million sepsis cases globally in 2021, resulting in 21.4 million deaths. The initiative, led by nurses, includes a structured assessment tool to identify early signs of sepsis and expedite antibiotic administration. Before the program, the average time for administering antibiotics was 220 minutes, with only 37% of patients receiving them within 180 minutes. The pilot program, which ran from September 2024 to May 2025, showed promising results, leading to its expansion across multiple hospital units. The goal is to ensure at least 80% of patients receive antibiotics within the critical 180-minute window to improve survival rates.
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