International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock

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• Luregn Schlapbach; R. Scott Watson; Lauren Sorce; Andrew Argent; Kusum Menon; Mark Hall
PMID: 38245889DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.0179

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The original Investigation article discusses the updated sepsis criteria for pediatrics. New criteria for pediatric sepsis and septic shock were developed through a comprehensive process involving an international survey, systematic review, and analysis of over 3 million pediatric health care encounters. The Phoenix Sepsis Score identifies pediatric sepsis in children with suspected infection based on dysfunction in respiratory, cardiovascular, coagulation, or neurological systems. Septic shock is identified by cardiovascular dysfunction. These criteria are globally applicable and aim to improve clinical care and research in pediatric sepsis and septic shock.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Physicians

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

Keywords: Multiple Organ Failure; Shock, Septic; Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome; Sepsis; Consensus; Organ Dysfunction Scores

Institutions: University of Zurich; The University of Queensland; University of Washington; Seattle Children's Hospital; Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago; Northwestern University

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