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Pediatric Septic Shock: Recognition and Management in the Emergency Department

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Date: 01/03/2023 | Length: 01:04:20

Show Notes

Introduction: How common is sepsis in kids and what is the mortality rate in the US?

Definitions

  • Septic shock
  • Sepsis associated organ dysfunction
  • Sepsis-3
  • Compensated vs uncompensated shock

Etiology

  • Neonate
  • Central line and VP shunts
  • Asplenia
  • Immunocompromised children

Differential Diagnosis

Prehospital Care

ED Evaluation

  • History
  • Examination
  • Septic shock + cardiogenic shock
  • Warm vs cold shock
  • Evolution of physical exam findings

Diagnostics

  • Labs
  • Imaging

Treatment

  • IV/IO placement
  • Fluid boluses
  • Antibiotics 
  • Pressors 
  • Airway management 

Special Populations

  • Febrile neutropenia
  • Newborns with septic shock

Controversies

  • Fluid volume
  • Fluid type
  • Antibiotic timing
  • Corticosteroids
 

Meet the Host

Sam Ashoo, MD, FACEP

Dr. Ashoo is a practicing emergency physician, board-certified in emergency medicine and clinical informatics. Join him as he takes you through the November 2022 issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice: Pediatric Septic Shock: Recognition and Management in the Emergency Department


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Publication Information
Authors

Ara Festekjian, MD, MS; Julia Glavinic, MD

Peer Reviewed By

Julia K. Lloyd, MD; Louis A. Spina, MD

Publication Date

November 1, 2022

CME Expiration Date

November 1, 2025    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 4 ACEP Category I Credits, 4 AAP Prescribed Credits, 4 AOA Category 2-A or 2-B Credits.

Pub Med ID: 36279398

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