Sepsis: assessing recognising and escalating care for children and young people
To enhance your knowledge of how to assess, recognise and escalate care for children and young people with suspected sepsis
To be aware of the various services and resources that can aid rapid diagnosis and treatment of children and young people with suspected sepsis
To contribute towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD (UK readers)
To contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers)
Sepsis in children has been defined as a clinical syndrome resulting from a dysregulated immune response to infection. Several publications have highlighted the need for education for healthcare professionals on the recognition and management of sepsis to improve patient care and reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality. This article offers information, tools and resources for children’s nurses to promote a multidisciplinary team approach to assessing children and young people with suspected sepsis and escalating care where appropriate. It uses a case study to illustrate the challenges that may be encountered in diagnosing sepsis and providing effective care.
