Pediatric Sepsis
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This module will cover recognition and management of pediatric sepsis.
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to:
*Differentiate between a child with fever and a child with evidence of sepsis.
* Describe considerations for fluid management in children with septic shock, including options for access, fluid types, fluid volume goals, and strategies for rapid fluid administration.
* Recognize the importance of early broad-spectrum antibiotic administration in pediatric sepsis.
* Compare vasoactive medications for fluid-refractory septic shock.
* Understand indications and cautions for intubating a septic child.
* Describe the roles of steroids and blood products in pediatric sepsis.
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to:
*Differentiate between a child with fever and a child with evidence of sepsis.
* Describe considerations for fluid management in children with septic shock, including options for access, fluid types, fluid volume goals, and strategies for rapid fluid administration.
* Recognize the importance of early broad-spectrum antibiotic administration in pediatric sepsis.
* Compare vasoactive medications for fluid-refractory septic shock.
* Understand indications and cautions for intubating a septic child.
* Describe the roles of steroids and blood products in pediatric sepsis.
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