The predictors of outcome and progression of pediatric sepsis and septic shock: A prospective observational study from western India

Conclusions: SIRS can progress to septic shock if not identified early. The predictors of mortality were positive blood cultures, multiorgan dysfunction, late hospital admissions, severe acute malnutrition, and requirement of supportive care. The predictors of progression to septic shock were abnormal leukocyte count, culture positivity, and severe acute malnutrition.
Source: Journal of Postgraduate Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Source Type: research