Sepsis

Learning Objectives

1. Analyze pediatric sepsis epidemiology and risk factors for effective patient risk stratification.
2. Explain the inflammatory cascade and cellular responses in pediatric sepsis pathogenesis.
3. Evaluate sepsis treatment rationale, including antibiotic selection and supportive therapies.

Pre-Reading Resources

QStream Multiple Choice Questions

A 4-year-old girl is brought to the pediatric emergency department with a fever of 39.5°C (103.1°F), tachycardia, and lethargy. On examination, she appears ill and has cool extremities. Initial blood pressure is 70/40 mmHg, heart rate is 160 beats per minute, and respiratory rate is 30 breaths per minute. What is the expected hemodynamic profile in pediatric sepsis?

• A. Low cardiac index, high systemic vascular resistance
• B. High cardiac index, low systemic vascular resistance
• C. Low cardiac index, low systemic vascular resistance
• High cardiac index, high systemic vascular resistance

Pediatric Critical Care Outline Specifications

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