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Paediatric and neonatal sepsis and inflammation

E J Molloy1,2,3,4,5, C F Bearer6,7

  • 1Paediatrics, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Research in Childhood Centre (TRiCC), Dublin, Ireland. Eleanor.molloy@tcd.ie.

Pediatric Research
|January 20, 2022
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Insights

Sepsis significantly impacts global child mortality, particularly in neonates. Improving early recognition, diagnosis, and management is crucial for better outcomes in pediatric sepsis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric critical care medicine
  • Infectious diseases
  • Neonatology

Background:

  • Sepsis is a leading cause of child mortality globally, with high incidence in neonates (3 million cases annually).
  • Neonatal sepsis carries a significant mortality rate of 11-19% and potential long-term neurodevelopmental consequences.
  • Current challenges include early recognition, diagnosis, and standardized management protocols for pediatric sepsis.

Discussion:

  • Review of diagnostic criteria for pediatric sepsis and inflammation.
  • Exploration of current and novel biomarkers for sepsis detection in children.
  • Analysis of management strategies and their effectiveness in pediatric sepsis cases.

Key Insights:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of sepsis in children remains a significant clinical challenge.
  • Standardized management protocols are needed to reduce mortality and morbidity.
  • Neurodevelopmental outcomes in pediatric sepsis survivors require further quantification.

Outlook:

  • Future strategies focus on improving diagnostic accuracy and timely intervention.
  • Development of novel biomarkers for enhanced sepsis detection in pediatric populations.
  • Need for global collaboration to address the burden of pediatric sepsis and improve patient outcomes.

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