Fortis Escorts Jaipur Hosts Two-Day Workshop on Sepsis Management in ICUs

Jaipur, September 8, 2025: Fortis Escorts Jaipur hosted a two-day national workshop on September 6 & 7, 2025, on “From Infection to Intervention: Demystifying Sepsis in the Indian ICU Context.” The workshop brought together some of India’s leading critical care specialists to share their insights and discuss advancements on early detection, diagnosis, and treatment approaches for sepsis, one of the most challenging conditions in intensive care units (ICUs).

The workshop featured leading experts including Dr. Pankaj Anand (Director- Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, Fortis Escorts Jaipur), Dr. Yash Javeri (Director, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, Regency Hospital, Lucknow), Dr. Sunil Karanth (Chairman, Critical Care, Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru), Dr. Sanjit Saseedharan (Director, Raheja Hospital, Mumbai) and Dr. Srinivas Samavedam (President, Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine). Across four sessions, the specialists addressed the complete journey of infection to sepsis, focusing on early detection and diagnosis, the role of biomarkers, empirical treatment strategies, and the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance in India’s ICUs, with the aim strengthen sepsis management protocols and improve patient outcomes across ICUs in India by fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing amongst doctors across the nation.

Speaking on the urgent need to address this growing health challenge, Dr. Pankaj Anand, (Director- Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, Fortis Escorts Jaipur) said, “Sepsis claims thousands of lives every year in India, not just due to late detection but also because of the complexity in treatment that arises as a result of multi-organ dysfunction. Through this workshop, our goal is to bring together experts from across the country to exchange insights on better diagnostic tools, optimum use of antibiotics, and patient-centric interventions. We aim to empower doctors with practical, evidence-based knowledge that can improve outcomes and save lives by demystifying sepsis in the Indian ICU context.”

“India faces a unique sepsis challenge, where delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic usage, and rising antimicrobial resistance combine to create a perfect storm in ICUs. We need a nuanced, collaborative approach that emphasizes early identification, biomarker-based guidance, and responsible antibiotic stewardship. This workshop is an important step in driving that change, ensuring that critical care physicians are better equipped to intervene swiftly and effectively.” added Dr. Srinivas Samavedam (President, Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine).