Algorithm
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Child Health BC. Child Health BC Pediatric Sepsis Clinical Care Algorithm [Internet]. 2024. Available from: https://childhealthbc.ca/sepsis/algorithm/clinical_care
Investigations
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CHBC. Child Health BC Provincial Pediatric Sepsis Recognition and Management Guideline [Internet]. 2024. Available from: https://childhealthbc.ca/sepsis/guideline/recognition_management
Antibiotic Therapy
- Broad spectrum antibiotics should be administered as soon as possible within 1 hour of recognition of septic shock or when there is a high likelihood of sepsis
- It is recommended to obtain blood cultures before initiating antimicrobial therapy in situations where this does not substantially delay antimicrobial administration
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For further antibiotic information, including IM dosing refer to DRUG FORMULARY.
CHBC. Child Health BC Provincial Pediatric Sepsis Recognition and Management Guideline [Internet]. 2024. Available from: https://childhealthbc.ca/sepsis/guideline/recognition_management