Notes in 1. Sepsis

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Published	02/10/2024	Sepsis is a {{c1::systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) due to a suspected or proven infection that can cause organ dysfunction}}
Published	02/10/2024	Criteria of {{c2::Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)}}Two or more of the following: {{c1::Temperature > 38 or < 36}} {{c1::WCC >…
Published	02/10/2024	Severe sepsis is {{c1::sepsis with organ dysfunction}}
Published	02/10/2024	Septic shock is {{c1::sepsis with cardiovascular dysfunction}}
Published	02/10/2024	Red Flag Symptoms in Children {{c1::Colour: Pale/Blue/Grey Colour}} {{c1::Activity: Unresponsive, Continuous high-pitched crying}} {{c1::Respiratory: …
Published	02/10/2024	Signs of {{c2::Sepsis}} in Children  {{c1::Temperature > 38 or < 36}} {{c1::Inappropriate Tachycardia}} {{c1::Inappropriate Tachypnoea (RR …
Published	02/10/2024	Risk Factors of Infection in Infants <3 months {{c1::Prematurity (<37 term/40)}} {{c1::Prolonged Rupture of Membranes (PROM)}} {{c1::Maternal py…
Published	02/10/2024	Causative Organisms of Sepsis in Neonates (<1 month)[1] {{c1::Group B Streptococcus e.g. Strep agalactiae}}[2] {{c1::E. coli}}[3] {{c1::Listeria mo…
Published	02/10/2024	Causative Organisms of Sepsis in Older Infants and Children[1] {{c1::Streptococcus pneumoniae}}[2] {{c1::Neisseria meningitidis}}[3] {{c1::Group A Str…
Published	02/10/2024	Assessment of Risk of Sepsis{{c1::High Index of Clinical Suspicion}}{{c1::Paediatric Early Warning Scoring Tool (PEWS)}} {{c1::Traffic Light Appr…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Sepsis {{c1::FBC (Leukocytosis, Thrombocytopenia)}} {{c1::Raised CRP}} {{c1::Coagulation Screen (DIC)}} {{c1::Culture (Blood, Urine,…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Sepsis {{c1::ABC Approach}} {{c1::Oxygen}} {{c1::IV fluid (20ml/kg 0.9% NaCl)}} {{c1::DEFG (Don’t Ever Forget Glucose) (2ml/kg 10% Dextr…
Published	02/10/2024	First-line IV Antibiotics for Sepsis are {{c1::Cephalosporins e.g. Cefotaxime/Ceftriaxone}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::IV Amoxicillin}} is an antibiotic given if septic child is <1 months old to target {{c2::Listeria monocytogenes}}
Published	02/10/2024	Second-line IV Antibiotics for Sepsis are {{c1::Vancomycin}} and {{c1::Gentamicin}}
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