Essentials Training in One Hour: Medical Emergencies - Sepsis and Addison’s Disease (NW251209A)

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SubjectMedical Emergencies
DescriptionDental professionals may be the first to spot signs of serious systemic conditions. Understanding Sepsis and Addison’s Disease from a prehospital viewpoint helps ensure timely, life-saving action.
Additional information

Registration for this webinar is from 12.45pm

You will be sent an MS Teams invitation no later than Monday 8th December 2025, please check your spam/Junk emails.

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COST:

NHS DCP £10

NHS Dentist £15

Non NHS DCP £20

Non NHS Dentist £30

VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeTuesday 9 December 2025, 13:00 to 14:00
LecturerDave Knibbs  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeB, C
Course styleLecture
Core topicGDC Recommended Topic
Catering None
CPD hours1:00
Cost£10.00
Aims

To support dental clinicians in recognising infections that may lead to sepsis and understanding Addison’s Disease to ensure safe, informed patient care.

Objectives
  • Determine the values of ‘Red Flag Sepsis’ in an adult.
  • Define sepsis.
  • How sepsis evolves (stages of sepsis)
  • Causes of sepsis.
  • The signs and symptoms of sepsis.
  • Assessment of the patient.
  • Infection? DO NOT delay in seeking medical assistance/treatment.
  • Vulnerable groups to be aware of sepsis.
  • Use NEWS 2 to aid identification of sepsis.
  • 2 scenarios around how to use NEWS 2.
  • Future: Continue awareness and training around sepsis.

Brief Overview of Addisons Disease

  • What is Addisons Disease?
  • Causes of Addisons Disease
  • Signs and Symptoms of Addisons Disease
  • How will Addisons Disease affect my patient treatment ?
Learning outcomes

Delegates will be able to identify sepsis, its causes, progression, and at-risk groups, while also understanding Addison’s Disease and its impact on dental treatment planning.