Sepsis in children: state-of-the-art treatment

Niha Peshimam; Simon Nadel

doi:10.1177/20499361211055332

Sepsis in children: state-of-the-art treatment

Ther Adv Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 23:8:20499361211055332. doi: 10.1177/20499361211055332. eCollection 2021 Jan-Dec.

Authors

Niha Peshimam¹, Simon Nadel²

Affiliations

¹ Paediatric Intensive Care, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
² Consultant and Adjunct Professor, Paediatric Intensive Care, St Mary's Hospital and Imperial College London, London, W2 1NY, UK.

Abstract

Sepsis is a common, complex condition that requires early recognition and aggressive management to improve outcomes. There has been significant improvement in the management of sepsis and septic shock in the last decade; however, it continues to be a leading cause of mortality, morbidity and burden on healthcare services globally. Several guidelines with evidence-based recommendations for the management of children with septic shock and associated organ dysfunction have been produced with the objective of helping clinicians in various settings to provide standardised high-quality care. This article aims to increase awareness among all clinicians, including those working in emergency departments, general paediatric wards and primary care physicians, about the management of sepsis in children.

Keywords: children; paediatric sepsis; septic shock.

Publication types

Review