Title: Pediatric Sepsis

Biography:

Nazeema Khan-Assad has completed her MD from State University of New York- at Brooklyn-School of Medicine. She is the Director of Pediatric Emergency Department at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital

Abstract

Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in both the adult and pediatric population due to failure to recognize and poor resuscitation measures. We have to educate regarding the key presenting signs and symptoms, pathology and resuscitation. My discussion will focus on the definition of pediatric sepsis based on Pediatric Critical Care Committee review. The manifestation of sepsis in the pediatric population is key to recognition and early treatment. We will review treatment in both pediatric and neonatal sepsis, and the establishment of clinical pathways to improve care recognition and care delivered. We will also review how to monitor adherence to standard clinical practice for pediatric sepsis patients to improve outcomes.