Pediatric Sepsis

• 2024

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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.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Blood; Blood Transfusion; Fluid Therapy; Intubation; Steroids; Sepsis; Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN)

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