Pediatric Sepsis: Rapid Recognition and First-Hour Management – PediaCast CME 068

Show Notes

Description

  • Dr Julia Lloyd visits the studio as we consider rapid recognition and first-hour management of pediatric sepsis. All who treat children must recognize this life-threatening condition and stand ready to intervene quickly. Tune in to learn how!

Instructions to obtain CME/CE Credit

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  2. Listen to the podcast.
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Topics

  • Pediatric Sepsis
  • Septic Shock

Presenters

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, participants should be able to: 

  1. Define pediatric sepsis and septic shock and describe the pathophysiology of these conditions.
  2. Recognize sepsis based on a rapid assessment of the pediatric patient.
  3. Manage the first-hour resuscitation of a child presenting with sepsis.
  4. Identify signs of a successful sepsis resuscitation.

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  • No one in a position to control content has any relationships with commercial interests. 

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CME/CE Information

  • In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is jointly accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team. (1.0 ANCC contact hours; 1.0 ACPE hours; 1.0 CME hours)
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid for 2 years from the date of the activity. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
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