NHS to use wearable tech to help prevent thousands of sepsis deaths
- NHS England is set to equip patients at risk of deadly sepsis with wearable technology, aiming to prevent 1,000 deaths annually.
- This initiative forms part of a broader strategy to enhance monitoring and treatment, targeting the prevention of thousands of sepsis-related fatalities by 2035.
- The wearable devices, including watches or mobile phone technology, will track vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate to flag patient deterioration.
- Early detection is crucial, as delayed treatment significantly increases the risk of death; sepsis directly causes 4,000 deaths a year in England, with a quarter deemed preventable.
- High-risk groups such as cancer patients, older people and those with serious mental illness are among those who could benefit, with some hospitals already trialling the technology.
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