Early Sepsis Recognition in Pediatrics: A Literature Review

Abstract

Despite advances in prevention and treatment, sepsis remains to be one of the leading causes of child mortality worldwide. Inability to notice the transition from a local infectious inflammatory condition to a generalized one delays the initiation of diagnosis and treatment. The sooner therapy is initiated, the greater the patient's chances of survival. The purpose of this study is to go over current diagnostic and treatment guidelines for sepsis and septic shock in children and to discusses the current definitions, epidemiology, and strategies for detecting pediatric sepsis early.