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This month, we’re highlighting ways to help children and families better understand sepsis through engaging, kid-friendly resources.

It’s all about making awareness accessible at every age.
Learn more at SepsisAwarenessMonth.org.

#PediatricSepsis #SepsisAwareness #SAM15

Quote by Chanu Rhee. MD, MPH states "By building a standardized national surveillance framework based on objective clinical data, we can now reliably track how often pediatric sepsis occurs and how many children are affected, creating a stronger foundation for prevention and improvement.”

#ICYMI: A team of investigators developed the Pediatric Sepsis Event (PSE)—a first-of-its-kind, scalable tool that lets hospitals nationwide track sepsis in children consistently using electronic health record data.

Read more in @jama.com: tinyurl.com/34p3rt97
#PediatricSepsis #HealthData

⏱️The time for action is now.

Despite ongoing efforts, pediatric sepsis rates —and associated deaths—remained largely unchanged from 2016-2022. Reducing the burden of sepsis will require stronger prevention, earlier recognition, and more effective, system-wide approaches to care.
#PediatricSepsis

JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis: Caring for Pediatric Patients With Sepsis, published March 26, 2026. Lists guideline title, release date: March 23, 2026, prior version 2020, developer/funding source, target population, & major recommendations.

📊 JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis: The 2026 #PediatricSepsis guidelines by SCCM and ESICM recommend immediate antimicrobial therapy for suspected septic shock and timely blood lactate measurement for all children with sepsis.

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JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis: Caring for Pediatric Patients With Sepsis, published online March 26, 2026. Guideline covers sepsis/septic shock management in children. Key points: bloodstream infection protocols, lactate level checks, POCUS, fluid therapy caution.

📊 JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis: The 2026 #PediatricSepsis guidelines by SCCM and ESICM recommend immediate antimicrobial therapy for suspected septic shock and timely blood lactate measurement for all children with sepsis.

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JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis: Caring for Pediatric Patients With Sepsis. Published online March 26, 2026. Guideline title: Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026.

📊 JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis: The 2026 #PediatricSepsis guidelines by SCCM and ESICM recommend immediate antimicrobial therapy for suspected septic shock and timely blood lactate measurement for all children with sepsis.

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JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis: Caring for Pediatric Patients With Sepsis. Published online March 26, 2026. Guideline title: Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026.

📊 JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis: The 2026 #PediatricSepsis guidelines by SCCM and ESICM recommend immediate antimicrobial therapy for suspected septic shock and timely blood lactate measurement for all children with sepsis.

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Characteristics and Risk Factors for Pediatric Sepsis

Lower #hemoglobin, albumin, and platelet counts plus elevated IL-1β were identified as independent risk factors for poor prognosis in #PediatricSepsis, highlighting the need for early monitoring and timely intervention. #Inflammation

Read: doi.org/10.1007/s115...

Characteristics and Risk Factors for Pediatric Sepsis - Current Medical Science Objective Sepsis is considered a major cause of health loss in children and had high mortality and morbidity. Currently, there is no reliable model for predicting the prognosis of pediatric patients…

This research found that low Hb, ALB, & PLT levels and elevated IL-1β are independent risk factors for poor prognosis in #PediatricSepsis, highlighting the value of early detection to improve outcomes. #ClinicalResearch #medsky

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Results are in! The 2024 #PediatricSepsis Data Challenge brought together 16 teams from 11 countries to predict in-hospital mortality in children with suspected sepsis.

Winners:
1️⃣ Team AIMS 🌍
2️⃣ Team Epiphany 🇺🇸
3️⃣ UCL Paediatrics 🇬🇧

Read more: bit.ly/4fHxEWU

Results are in! The 2024 #PediatricSepsis Data Challenge brought together 16 teams from 11 countries to predict in-hospital mortality in children with suspected sepsis.
Winners:
1️⃣ Team AIMS 🌍
2️⃣ Team Epiphany 🇺🇸
3️⃣ UCL Paediatrics 🇬🇧
Read more: bit.ly/4fHxEWU

Infographic of study findings

Research done in The Gambia 🌎 Action on Sepsis members explore how a genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms show. Read here ➡️ shorturl.at/OZWbE #PediatricSepsisWeek #PediatricSepsis @minisciencegirl.bsky.social

How will you help raise awareness this Pediatric Sepsis Week? Learn more and get involved at PediatricSepsisWeek.org. #PediatricSepsisWeek #PSW2025 #pediatricsepsis #sepsis #sepsisawareness #sepsissurvivor

Pediatric Sepsis Week During Pediatric Sepsis Week, we raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis in children, recognize survivors, and honor those who...

Learn more about Pediatric Sepsis Week at PediatricSepsisWeek.org #PediatricSepsisWeek #PSW2025 #sepsis #sepsisawareness #PediatricSepsis