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The SHOCK of Sepsis
Penny Amsden1, Carol Yocom-Baker1
1Akron Children's Hospital.
Introduction:
This poster presentation discusses facts and statistics regarding sepsis, as well as the importance of early recognition including signs and symptoms, and the importance of early treatment for decreased mortality in the pediatric population METHODS: The poster highlights several statistics regarding sepsis in the pediatric population. The poster also stresses the importance of early recognition and predisposition of sepsis. Early treatment is of utmost importance to decrease mortality in the pediatric population.
Results:
The attendee will be able to understand that early recognition and treatment is of the utmost importance in decreasing the mortality in pediatric population. The attendee will also be able to identify several predisposition factors that may contribute to the development of sepsis.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the attendee will have a better understanding of the signs and symptoms of sepsis, the importance of early recognition and timely treatment to decrease the mortality due to sepsis in the pediatric population.
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