Guideline
Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Septic Shock and Sepsis-Associated Organ Dysfunction in Children.
- Blood products
- Cardiac arrest and resuscitation
- Cardiovascular
- Fluids and electrolytes
- Haematology and oncology
- Infection and sepsis
- Medical
- Nursing
- Renal and metabolic
- Sepsis
- Shock
This guideline is from 2020, more than five years ago. Check whether a newer version exists and which version your unit follows.
Summary
International consensus guidelines on recognising and managing septic shock and sepsis-associated organ dysfunction in infants and children. Covers screening and early recognition, initial resuscitation with fluids and vasoactive agents, antimicrobial therapy and source control, and adjunctive therapies including corticosteroids, blood products, ventilation, glycaemic control and renal support. Aimed at clinicians caring for critically ill children in emergency and intensive care settings, with graded recommendations and best-practice statements.
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