'Individualized Hemodynamic Support for Pediatric Patients with Septic Shock'
In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Drs. Suchitra Ranjit and Luregn Schlapbach, discuss a framework to provide individualized hemodynamic support for pediatric patients with septic shock, especially those in lower and middle-income countries. The authors discuss considerations described in their expert group's recent article, including how to administer and assess the response of various therapies such as fluids, inotropes, and pressors.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this podcast, learners will be able to:
• Describe the challenges to the early recognition of septic shock in children through a global lens
• Introduce the concepts of flow, pressure, and filling in the context of septic shock and their clinical application
• Discuss the individualized approach to fluid use in the treatment of septic shock in pediatric patients
• Review the literature surrounding the use of fluids in pediatrics and adults
AUTHORS
Suchitra Ranjit, MD
Chief, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Apollo Children's Hospital, Chennai, India
Luregn Schlapbach, Prof, MD, PhD, FCICM
Head, Department of Intensive Care and Neonatology
University Children`s Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
DATES:
Initial publication: August 22, 2023