Sepsis in the Critically III Child
Learning Objectives
Describe the rationale behind pediatric sepsis definitions and their intended use
Explain the global burden and prevention priorities for pediatric sepsis
Differentiate sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock in children
Apply evidence‑informed, context‑specific approaches to fluid and antimicrobial management
Identify key future directions in pediatric sepsis research and prevention
Author(s)
Adrienne Randolph, MD, MSc
Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology | Critical Care and Pain Medicine | Boston Children's Hospital
Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH
Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Co-Director, Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation; Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine | Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School
Jefferey Burns, MD, MPH
Assoc. Chief Medical Officer, Critical Care Services; Shapiro Chair in Critical Care Medicine, Division of Critical Care MedicineDirector, OPENPediatrics; Sr. Assoc. in Critical Care Medicine; Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Medicine | Boston Children's Hospital
Professor of Anesthesia | Harvard Medical School
Citation
Randolph A, Wolbrink TA, Burns JP. Sepsis in the Critically Ill Child. 1/2013. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3086/sepsis-in-the-critically-ill-child.