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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric critical care medicine
  • Global health disparities in healthcare access
  • Infectious disease management

Background:

  • Pediatric sepsis is a life-threatening condition requiring prompt recognition and management.
  • Significant variations exist in healthcare resource availability and quality between developed and developing countries.
  • Understanding these disparities is crucial for improving global pediatric sepsis outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the availability of resources for early diagnosis and treatment of pediatric sepsis.
  • To identify barriers to optimal sepsis care in hospitals worldwide.
  • To compare resources in developing versus developed countries.

Main Methods:

  • A voluntary online survey was distributed to 101 hospitals across 41 countries.
  • Participants were solicited via the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies network.
  • The survey evaluated sepsis epidemiology, therapies, resource availability, and treatment barriers.

Main Results:

  • Over 20% of centers lacked adequate triage services, and 40% reported insufficient trained personnel or sepsis protocols.
  • While 78% had sepsis management guidelines, nearly 70% did not apply sepsis assessment protocols.
  • Over 50% identified lack of parental recognition and referral center diagnostic failures as major barriers.

Conclusions:

  • Deficits in pediatric sepsis care persist, even in resource-rich settings.
  • Enhanced triage, support for referring centers, and public awareness are vital for early recognition and management.
  • Further research is needed to address specific institutional barriers to optimal sepsis care.