Algorithm
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sepsis clinical care algorithm
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sepsis additional guidelines

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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Sepsis_Investigations_FirstLine
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Sepsis_Investigations_Second_Line

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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Sepsis_Antibiotics
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Sepsis_Antibiotics_Recommendations

 

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