Archived:Pediatric Sepsis Overview

Overview: 

Sepsis remains the leading cause of pediatric death worldwide, with reported mortality ranging from 4% to 50%. In the United States, over 75,000 children are hospitalized with sepsis annually, with nearly 10,000 deaths attributed to sepsis each year. Significant life-long morbidity can result for survivors of pediatric sepsis. Health care teams can directly impact sepsis-related morbidity and mortality through early identification and treatment. This course is designed to provide clinicians with a foundational knowledge of sepsis in children. 

This educational activity has been a Joint Collaboration between Children's Hospital Association and Sepsis Alliance.

Target Audience

Nurses and physicians. Other healthcare professionals may benefit.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, the attendee should be able to:

  • Describe the mechanism of inflammatory response and organ dysfunction present in pediatric sepsis;
  • Discuss common causative organisms of pediatric sepsis;
  • Identify patients at risk for pediatric sepsis;
  • Outline the clinical manifestations in pediatric sepsis;
  • List laboratory and diagnostic tests frequently used in screening for or monitoring of pediatric sepsis;
  • Discuss treatment strategies for pediatric sepsis.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 RN CE Contact Hours
    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17068.
Course opens: 
06/15/2019
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Rating: 
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Accreditation Statements:

 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s Hospital Association and Sepsis Alliance. Children’s Hospital Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

For Nurses: Children's Hospital Association designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours.

Other healthcare providers and learners will receive a certificate of attendance.

Disclosure

CHA has a conflict of interest policy that requires everyone in a position to control the content of an education activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. Any potential conflicts are resolved so that presentations are evidenced-based and scientifically balanced. No conflict of interest exists for any CE presenter or planning committee member related to the content of this educational activity.

This educational offering is provided without commercial support.  

Medical Disclaimer

The information on or available through this site is intended for educational purposes only. Sepsis Alliance does not represent or guarantee that information on or available through this site is applicable to any specific patient’s care or treatment. The educational content on or available through this site does not constitute medical advice from a physician and is not to be used as a substitute for treatment or advice from a practicing physician or other healthcare provider. Sepsis Alliance recommends users consult their physician or healthcare provider regarding any questions about whether the information on or available through this site might apply to their individual treatment or care.

Accreditation Period

Course opens: 04/01/2021

Course expires: 03/31/2024

Available Credit

  • 1.00 RN CE Contact Hours
    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17068.
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