What EMS Needs to Know About New Pediatric Sepsis Guidelines

• 2020

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• Rom Duckworth

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This article explains new guidelines for treating sepsis in children, focusing on the role of EMS providers. It describes how important it is for EMS to work closely with hospitals and follow updated rules to help kids recover from sepsis. Key points include screening for sepsis early, using antibiotics quickly, managing fluids carefully, and monitoring blood pressure. The guidelines also cover when to use certain medicines and treatments like ventilation or corticosteroids. While not all details apply directly to EMS workers, understanding the full care process is crucial as science continues to evolve in this area.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audience: EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Critical Care; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medical Technicians; Fluid Therapy; Pediatrics; Resuscitation; Sepsis; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Practice Guideline

Institutions: EMS1

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