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The Sepsis Spectrum

Hosted by Sepsis Alliance · health · EN

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Forget everything you ever read in a textbook when it comes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and sepsis complications – because they rarely play by the rules. They evolve, adapt, and strike before it’s too late. While classic symptoms like fever, tachycardia, and hypotension are well known, the real challenge lies in recognizing the unexpected to reduce your mental list of those unknown, unknowns. Hosted by Critical Care RN & CNS Author Nicole Kupchik, The Sepsis Spectrum is an exploration of real-world patient cases, expert insights, and clinical deep dives to unravel the most complex presentations facing modern medicine. Through gripping stories and in-depth interviews, Nicole examines diagnostic challenges, cutting-edge treatments, and the growing threat of AMR. Designed for healthcare professionals at every level, The Sepsis Spectrum is about leaving you with more than compelling stories—it’s a vital resource in podcast form. Whether you’re at the bedside or in t

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Questions about The Sepsis Spectrum

What is The Sepsis Spectrum about?

Forget everything you ever read in a textbook when it comes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and sepsis complications, because they rarely play by the rules. They evolve, adapt, and strike before it’s too late.

Who hosts The Sepsis Spectrum?

The Sepsis Spectrum is hosted by Sepsis Alliance. The show has published 17 episodes to date.

What has The Sepsis Spectrum covered recently?

Recent episodes include "When Sepsis Hits the Lungs" (23 December 2025, 47 minutes), "What happens to the kidneys during sepsis?" (16 December 2025, 46 minutes), and "Is the gut the real engine of sepsis?" (9 December 2025, 41 minutes).

How often does The Sepsis Spectrum publish?

The Sepsis Spectrum publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 17 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Sepsis Spectrum?

Booking probability for The Sepsis Spectrum is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Sepsis Spectrum requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Sepsis Spectrum's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Sepsis Spectrum?

The strongest fits for The Sepsis Spectrum are Health & Wellness Services and Doctors & Physicians. The Sepsis Spectrum has a health audience.

About the host

Sepsis Alliance hosts The Sepsis Spectrum, a health podcast with 17 episodes published.

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  • The Sepsis Spectrum

    When Sepsis Hits the Lungs

    Dec 23, 202547 min

    Sepsis doesn’t just overwhelm the body, it can turn the lungs into ground zero for multi-organ dysfunction. In this episode, host Nicole Kupchik sits down with Dr. Julie Bastarache to explore how sepsis triggers Acute...

  • The Sepsis Spectrum

    What happens to the kidneys during sepsis?

    Dec 16, 202546 min

    Acute kidney injury (AKI) is far more dangerous and complex than previously understood. In this episode, host Nicole Kupchik sits down with Dr. Gonzalo Matzumura to break down what really happens inside the kidneys...

  • The Sepsis Spectrum

    Is the gut the real engine of sepsis?

    Dec 9, 202541 min

    Host Nicole Kupchik is joined by Dr. Kaveh Hoda to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of sepsis: the gut. Often called “the motor of MODS,” the GI tract can push the body toward recovery, or accelerate systemic...

  • The Sepsis Spectrum

    Can sepsis turn the liver against you?

    Dec 2, 202536 min

    In this episode, Nicole Kupchik sits down with Dr. Craig Jenne to unravel how the liver’s immune response shifts during sepsis. Together, they explore how an organ known for detoxifying and defending the body can...

  • The Sepsis Spectrum

    The Nerve That Could Stop Sepsis

    Nov 25, 202542 min

    What if the key to controlling inflammation, and even saving lives from sepsis, lies not in the bloodstream, but in the brain? In this episode, Nicole Kupchik talks with Dr. Kevin J. Tracey, President and CEO of the...

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  • The Sepsis Spectrum

    Can sepsis break your heart?

    Nov 18, 202538 min

    When sepsis strikes, the damage doesn’t always end with the infection. Nicole Kupchik is joined by Dr. Mitchell Elkind from the American Heart Association to explore how inflammation during sepsis can overwhelm the...

  • The Sepsis Spectrum

    What's next in sepsis? | Season 2 Coming Soon!

    Sep 29, 202524 min

    Season 2 is just around the corner for The Sepsis Spectrum! In this special bonus episode, Nicole Kupchik reflects on what we learned last season, how cancer can’t keep her away, and what’s next for the pod. Joining...

  • The Sepsis Spectrum

    Are we failing sepsis survivors who need us most?

    Aug 19, 202540 min

    What you don’t track, you can’t fix, and too often, we’re not even looking. Nicole is joined by sepsis survivors Dr. Hilary Spangler and Jackie Duda, along with pediatric ICU nurse-scientist Dr. Mallory Perry-Eaddy, for...

  • The Sepsis Spectrum

    Can we humanize post-sepsis care?

    Aug 12, 202547 min

    When crisis hits every layer of care, how do you keep patients feeling human? Nicole is joined by Dr. Mark Mikkelsen and sepsis survivor Katy Grainger for a raw and powerful conversation for a raw and powerful...

  • Episode #7

    Can patient harm drive better sepsis prevention?

    Aug 5, 202544 minS1

    Sometimes what we call prevention is really just harm repackaged. Nicole, Dr. Hudson Garrett, and Armando Nahum dig into the paradoxes of infection control, where well-meaning efforts can produce unseen consequences...

  • Episode #6

    Are sepsis protocols ready for AI?

    Jul 29, 202539 minS1

    How can we diagnose what we haven’t yet defined? Nicole welcomes Dr. Shamim Nemati and Dr. Gabriel Wardi to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping sepsis detection. They dig into why existing definitions...

  • Episode #5

    Why do clinicians miss sepsis?

    Jul 22, 202537 minS1

    What if the way we’re trained to recognize sepsis is part of the problem? Nicole sits down with Kathleen Vollman to unpack how clinician education, documentation habits, and broken workflows contribute to missed or...

  • Episode #4

    Is hospital-onset sepsis our blind spot?

    Jul 15, 202552 minS1

    Hospital-onset sepsis presents a complex and urgent challenge at the intersection of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and clinical decision-making. Nicole welcomes Dr. Jennifer...

  • Episode #3

    Can we catch sepsis earlier?

    Jul 8, 202533 minS1

    Can pre-hospital teams catch sepsis before the hospital even sees it coming? Nicole sits down with EMS thought leader Eric Bauer to break down how tools like capnography, lactate testing, and passive leg raise are...

  • Episode #2

    Can the microbiome predict sepsis?

    Jul 1, 202540 minS1

    Can standard sepsis protocols catch what the gut already knows? In this conversation, Nicole sits down with Dr. Laura Kahn to explore how the microbiome could transform our understanding of sepsis, antimicrobial...

  • Episode #1

    How are AMR and sepsis connected?

    Jul 1, 202538 minS1

    Unpack the critical links between infection, antimicrobial resistance, and sepsis with host Nicole Kupchik, and learn how together, they’re placing intense strain on public health systems, communities, and the broader...

  • The Sepsis Spectrum

    Are microbial mysteries all in vein?

    Apr 29, 20251 minS1

    ~ SERIES PREMIERES JUNE 17, 2025 ~ If a microbial mutation falls in a bloodstream forest… does it make a sound? When she’s not pondering weird stuff like that, Nicole Kupchik (Critical Care RN, CNS) is busy...

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