New Global Consensus on Sepsis Management in Resource-Limited Settings

We are pleased to share the recent publication:
"Management of adult sepsis in resource-limited settings: global expert consensus statements using a Delphi method"
Published on 23 December 2024 in Intensive Care Medicine.

This important study, led by Prof. Louise Thwaites, Dr. Prashant Nasa, Prof. Sheila Myatra, Dr. Brett Abbenbroek, and the Asia Pacific Sepsis Alliance (APSA) Steering Group, brings together international expertise to improve sepsis management in healthcare systems with limited resources.

Key Highlights:

  • Developed through a structured, multi-round Delphi process

  • 70% of expert contributors were from low- and lower-middle-income countries, ensuring relevance to real-world frontline conditions

  • Provides practical, context-sensitive clinical recommendations for resource-constrained settings

  • Complements the existing Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines, offering additional guidance where advanced diagnostics and therapies may not be available

  • Includes clear visualizations and an APSA Position Statement to support the practical application of the recommendations

This global consensus provides vital, actionable guidance for clinicians, health leaders, and policymakers working to strengthen sepsis care and outcomes, particularly in the regions where the burden is greatest and resources are most limited.

Katja Couball