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Pediatric Septic Shock Management Guide by lotski is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses severe sepsis and septic shock in pediatrics. It defines sepsis as an infection plus systemic manifestation of infection. Severe sepsis is defined as sepsis plus sepsis-induced organ dysfunction or tissue hypo perfusion. Septic shock is defined as sepsis-induced hypotension persisting despite adequate fluid resuscitation and elevated lactate. The document discusses epidemiology, clinical presentations, management including fluid resuscitation, hemodynamic support, and other therapies.
- Author
- lotski
- Language
- EN