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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

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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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Get quick-hit summaries of hot topics in emergency medicine. EMplify summarizes evidence-based reviews in a monthly podcast. Highlights of the latest research published in EB Medicine's peer-reviewed journals educate and arm you for life in the ED.

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