IHU SEPSIS participated in the "United Against Sepsis" conference, organized by the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM), the Belgian patient association Sepsibel, and the European consortium of patient associations, Sepsis Stronger Together.
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On September 9, 2025, patients and healthcare professionals gathered in Brussels (Belgium) to raise awareness about sepsis and improve its management. Through rich and diverse presentations, the event addressed sepsis from a comprehensive standpoint, emphasizing:
- The importance of early detection and prevention,
- The need for unified guidelines and the development of national or European action plans to ensure prompt, adapted care,
- The crucial role of post-sepsis follow-up, which is still all too often overlooked.
During the event, Professor Djillali Annane presented one of IHU SEPSIS’s flagship initiatives: a longitudinal cohort of adult and pediatric patients who survived sepsis. Planned over a ten-year period, this follow-up study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by survivors and their families, ultimately working to improve their quality of life.
Challenges: No Awareness (I. Malfait), IHU SEPSIS (ex-PROMETHEUS) Cohort (D. Annane), UKST Survey - 2024 (O. Jones)
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