‘Fighting the Silent Killer: Saving Lives from Sepsis’

Sepsis, otherwise known as blood poisoning, is a silent killer because it is unpredictable, rapid and can go undiagnosed due to its non-specific signs and symptoms.

This RCSI MyHealth public lecture aims to begin a national conversation which helps people to recognise the signs and symptoms of sepsis, and empowers them with the information they need to ask the right questions if they have a concern about sepsis.


In Part 2 of 4, Ciarán Staunton, of the Rory Staunton Foundation, tells his son's story. In 2012, 12 year old Rory developed sepsis after cutting his arm playing basketball. Tragically, Rory's sepsis went undiagnosed until it was too late, and sadly he passed away. Ciarán and his wife Orlaith established the Rory Staunton Foundation to raise public awareness of sepsis, ensuring that no other child or young adult dies of sepsis resulting from the lack of a speedy diagnosis and immediate medical treatment.

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