Treatment of suspected sepsis and septic shock in children with chronic disease seen in the pediatric emergency department

Research demonstrates that timely recognition and treatment of sepsis can significantly improve pediatric patient outcomes, especially regarding time to intravenous fluid (IVF) and antibiotic administration. Further research suggests that underlying chronic disease in a septic pediatric patient puts them at higher risk for poor outcomes.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - January 22, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Emily Hegamyer, Nadine Smith, Amy D. Thompson, Andrew D. Depiero Source Type: research