Jena, April 23, 2026. On the coming Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) will focus on an often underestimated topic as part of the Jenaer Abendvorlesung: sepsis. Prof. Dr. Michael Bauer explains the life-threatening consequences and shows why rapid action is crucial in an emergency.
- What: Jenaer Abendvorlesung „Sepsis – More than Blood Poisoning“
- When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 7:00 PM
- Where: Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ), Hörsaal 1, Lobeda
- Speaker: Prof. Dr. Michael Bauer (Director of the Clinic for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine)
- Online Participation: www.uniklinikum-jena.de/Abendvorlesung (Access link and code on the website)
Interpreting Symptoms Correctly
Sudden, severe pain, high fever, chills, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, or unexpected confusion – few people immediately think of sepsis when faced with these diverse symptoms. Yet, the danger lies precisely in this misjudgment. Sepsis is far more than what is often colloquially and downplayingly referred to as “blood poisoning.” It is a life-threatening complication of an infection that requires rapid medical intervention.
Free Lecture On-Site and Digital
In his presentation, Prof. Dr. Michael Bauer will delve into the development, recognition, and treatment of this treacherous disease. Interested citizens are invited to attend the free event starting at 7:00 PM in Hörsaal 1 of the UKJ in Lobeda. For those unable to be there in person, the clinic offers a live broadcast. The UKJ provides the corresponding access data transparently online.
Background Knowledge: Sepsis & the UKJ
In the case of sepsis, the body’s own immune system reacts incorrectly to an infection and begins to damage its own organs. If left untreated, this process quickly leads to multiple organ failure and ultimately death. It is always an absolute medical emergency where every hour counts.
The Universitätsklinikum Jena in the district of Lobeda is the only university hospital in Thüringen and an internationally recognized center for sepsis research and intensive care medicine. Here, not only is state-of-the-art emergency care provided, but intensive research is also conducted to further improve the survival chances of patients through new therapeutic approaches.
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Sepsis – More than “Blood Poisoning”?
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